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Council hears update on $575,000 downtown revitalization; memorial statue whereabouts unclear
Summary
Staff said the downtown revitalization project cost $575,000 with a $75,000 local match; sidewalks, water line and concrete work were completed but lighting and some ornamentation remain unfunded. Council asked staff to track down a missing memorial for Tracy Luck that had been removed or disposed of during construction.
Staff summarized the downtown revitalization project and its funding: the whole project budget was $575,000, and the city contributed a $75,000 local match. Work completed included a new water line, sidewalks and concrete; lighting and decorative elements ran out of funding, and staff said some elements remain unfinished.
A council member asked about a memorial previously on the square honoring Tracy Luck; staff said the memorial had been removed and may have been disposed of or placed in storage. Staff agreed to contact local residents (identified in the meeting as Amanda and "Granny Pam") who might have photos or recollection of the memorial’s wording or maker. Council discussed contractor performance and options to rebid future work if contractor quality is unsatisfactory.
