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Greater Alliance Foundation offers funds to update Memorial Park veteran memorials; board raises maintenance concerns
Summary
Heidi McClung of the Greater Alliance Foundation presented mock-up designs and said the foundation has funds to upgrade Veteran Memorials at Memorial Park, possibly replacing split-rail fencing with a low brick wall and landscaping. Staff and the board expressed concerns about long-term maintenance and requested a maintenance contract before proceeding.
During public comment, Heidi McClung of the Greater Alliance Foundation presented several mock-up designs for Veteran Memorial upgrades at Memorial Park and said the foundation has funds to pay for the updates.
Staff member Kim Cox raised concerns about ongoing maintenance and said a maintenance contract with the Greater Alliance Foundation would need to be established. President Harry Paidas said the split-rail fence is a staple across parks and said he did not want to change the look for just one park; the board tabled further action while they review options and suggestions.
