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Commission approves $1,700 for 45th Parallel natural boulder and interpretive sign
Summary
The commission approved spending $1,700 from the mural budget to procure and install a natural boulder etched with "45th Parallel" and to develop an accompanying interpretive sign, with staff to coordinate vendor logistics.
The North Saint Paul Arts & Culture Commission approved a $1,700 turnkey procurement to place a natural boulder etched with the wording "45th Parallel" at a trail location, with a separate interpretive sign detailing the geographic significance.
Sharon Clark Williams presented bids and rationale, saying the parks commission and volunteers preferred a natural rock. Sharon detailed vendor pricing and the planned interpretive text: "At this location, you stand on the 45th parallel north, one of the major circles of latitude used in geography and navigation. North Saint Paul is part of a small group of cities worldwide that lies precisely halfway between the Equator and the North Pole," and noted the turnkey price including delivery and setting would be about $1,700. Carrie moved the motion to proceed using $1,700 from the mural budget; Sharon seconded and the motion carried.
Jordan Layman will receive the vendor contact and coordinate procurement and contract processing; Sharon said she will confirm whether an on-site visit to select the boulder is needed before carving. Commissioners discussed a companion interpretive sign (estimated roughly $1,000) that would have educational graphics and artist credits.
