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WS — Item 10 WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT Work Session Item 10 Date: Council Work Session, June 4, 2007 To: City Council From: Mary Alice Divine Re: Silvera Memorial in Community Green Background Staff was requested to research a memorial commemorating Officer Silvera in the Woods Edge Community Green. A potential site for a memorial was first reviewed. The specific site within the green was selected in a grassy area on the western side of the park where people are inclined to sit on the benches and enjoy the gardens. The options that have been explored are as follows: 1. A cast bronze plaque is one of the most common and cost effective means of providing an outdoor memorial with an inscription. It would cost approximately $350 for a 12" x 12" bronze plaque. The plaque could be mounted on a permanent fixture such as a stone or brick. Further estimates would be required to determine the cost of building the foundation. 2. A second option is often used by cities when contemplating a public memorial or public art. Forecast Public Art is a local non - profit consulting group that works with cities to determine what is appropriate within their budget. The consultant matches a Twin Cities artist with the particular project. They have provided an estimate of services of $2,500 for their services, and approximately $12,500 for completion of a small scale project. (See attached Scope of Services.) 3. A third option is to work directly with a local artist. Peter Morales is a respected sculptor who has made numerous stone public art sculptures. Mr. Morales has discussed two options (See attached proposal and samples): • Using natural boulders to create a structure within the park that would include a sitting area carved into a rock and a hand carved inscription. He has provided an estimate of $1,525, not including the cost of the 1