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Council discusses local repairs, lifting and repainting for Wayside duck statue
Summary
Council members discussed deterioration to the Wayside duck statue, explored local contractor options for lifting and base repair, considered crane or logging equipment to remove the statue, and agreed to pursue local in-kind and volunteer options rather than a large fundraising campaign.
Council members reviewed the condition of the Wayside duck statue and debated options for repair, relocation of the statue from its base, and repainting.
Members described the primary problem as deterioration in the base that allows standing water, and some surface degradation of the fiberglass statue that will require cleaning, resin repair, and a high-quality exterior finish. Participants discussed the logistics and cost drivers: mobilizing a crane or other lifting equipment to remove the statue, creating a replacement platform, and possible local contractor options (including logging booms or smaller cranes) to reduce mobilization costs. One council member suggested a primarily local approach that combines volunteer labor, in-kind donations, and small local contracts to keep the work affordable.
Council asked staff and volunteers to seek local bids and contacts (including speaking with contractor Tony Gustofson and local body shops for painting expertise) and to explore whether the original fabricator can provide resurfacing but would likely require the statue to be shipped to their facility. The council did not commit to a centralized fundraising campaign; instead, members suggested incremental, local sourcing of materials and volunteer labor to complete the most urgent repairs.
