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Council reviews Flagler Park master plan details; fundraising underway for bronze statues
Summary
Council discussed Flagler Park Master Redevelopment Plan guidance for Veteran's Memorial Square (Block E) including signage, relocating monuments for seating, bronze statues, landscape buffering, and a $300,000 budget; fundraising led by Gregg Maynard and Okeechobee Main Street was noted.
At the March 17 meeting the council received an update on Flagler Park and the segment of the Master Redevelopment Plan that addresses Veteran's Memorial Square (Block E). Administrator Ritter summarized the plan's goals: install signage on the northeast corner, reposition some monuments to create seating, keep the center open for events, add bronze military statues honoring each branch, provide a landscape buffer along North Park Street/State Road 70 West to mitigate road noise and debris, and install protective barriers around monuments. The project is to remain within a $300,000 budget as noted in the master plan materials.
The minutes state some improvements and monument relocations have already been completed through fundraising and donations spearheaded by Mr. Gregg Maynard and the Chamber Leadership Class; Okeechobee Main Street also agreed to raise funds to purchase the bronze statues. Council members emphasized caution about accepting donated improvements because the City will be responsible for ongoing maintenance. The item on March 17 was provided for information and no formal action was taken.
