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tr Ot /irf o/ Management PROJECT DESCRIPTION Project Name: Little Canada Veterans Memorial CLEAN WATER LAND & (.EGACY MI F I M i N Project Start-End Dates: May 1, 2014 through December 1, 2014 The Veterans Memorial Committee has discussed having a formal ground- breaking ceremony on May 26, 2014 (Memorial Day) and a formal dedication ceremony on November 11, 2014 (Veterans Day). Grants are for local units of government for veterans' memorials in municipal parks to preserve the culture and heritage of Minnesota. The local unit of government must provide a non -state cash match equal to the amount requested for the grant. Project Overview: • How will the funds provided by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund assist in the process of building /installing a memorial for Minnesota Veterans? — A grant from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund will provide an important boost to the success of this project. The grant will be used to help fund two (2) specific parts of the Memorial. The first part is the "Memorial Stone ", which is the main feature of the Memorial — a polished native granite stone of sculptural quality that is inscribed with a poem or phrase in honor of all Veterans. The second is a "Memorial Wall ", which identifies the site in native limestone and incorporates the service emblems. • What will the memorial consist of? i.e. a plaque, benches, flowers, memorial wall, etc. — The Veterans Memorial consists of the following major features: o Memorial Stone: A specially selected, Minnesota granite stone, with natural rough edges and a highly polished top. It will be engraved with a special quote, poem or phrase that will be artistic and meaningful to honor all Veterans. The site, along a new walk /trail will overlook Round Lake in a tranquil, landscaped setting. o Memorial Plaza: an existing plaza, that is the focal point of the streetscape along Little Canada Road and market Place Drive, will become "Veterans Memorial Plaza ". The existing pavers will be replaced with engraved pavers that commemorate and honor Veterans. The names, dates and service of the Veterans will be engraved into pavers on the plaza, paid for by family, friends and sponsors. o Memorial Wall: A Memorial Wall of native limestone will edge the public plaza and will be engraved with the name "Veterans Memorial Park ". The wall will also contain the service emblems of the branches of the military. Three flagpoles will be installed directly behind the wall. o Walk /Trail: The City of Little Canada will extend a concrete walk /trail through the site to connect the area and provide good accessibility to all of the Memorial Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund Competitive Veterans Memorial Grants FY 14 Page 2 of 18 4