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Veteran and residents voice support for proposed Memorial Park amphitheater
Summary
A veteran and frequent attendee of Thursday music events told the council he supports placing an amphitheater at the east end of Memorial Park, saying it would not encroach on monuments, provide better space than the pier and allow more people to enjoy summer concerts.
During privilege of the floor, resident and veteran Bob Bankowski spoke in favor of a proposed amphitheater in Memorial Park. He said the planned eastern site would not encroach on monuments, noted past changes to the park (including relocation of a water tower), and said the park’s lawn gives ample room for crowds. Bankowski described the amphitheater as a better venue than the pier and said he supports a veteran’s theme for programming.
Bankowski framed his remarks as a personal view and asked the council to consider the proposed siting as compatible with existing uses and monuments. The item was part of public comment and no formal decision on the amphitheater was taken at the meeting; the council did not record further debate on the project that evening.
