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Item No: 8D Meeting Date: June 24, 2024 Type of Business: CB Administrator Review: City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Don Peterson, Director of Public Works/Parks and Recreation Item Title/Subject: Resolution 9944, Approving the Tribute Memorial Park Concept 5 Design Plans Background/Discussion: In 2022 the City Council requested that Staff investigate installing a possible Veterans Memorial Park. The concept quickly grew to also honor those who have served on the Police Department, Fire Department and Emergency Medical Care. The Council also felt there was a need to honor residents who lost their lives in local tragedies, the 1965 Tornado, the 1982 Gas Line Explosion and the 2008 35W Bridge Collapse. The City Council requested a committee be formed to meet and discuss a concept plan, cost and funding options. Over the last year and a half, the Committee has met and reviewed concepts to honor veterans, first responders and local tragedies. After reviewing the Committee felt that instead of having a separate area for Veterans, First Responders and Local Memorial that a Tribute Park should be created to honor all located in the same area yet having some separation to pay respect and tribute to each. At the entrance a granite tablet is placed informing the public of the meaning to the Tribute Park, the next tablets recognize and honor those who lost their lives in the 1966 Tornado, the 1982 Gas Line explosion and the 2008 35W Bridge Collapse. The next granite tablets honor those who have served as first responders in the EMS, Fire Fighters and Police Officers. To honor the many Men and Women who have served in the various branches of the military a granite tablet to honor each branch will be placed in a circle, with two benches placed in the center of the circle, the benches will provide a place to rest and reflect. Behind each granite tablet a flag for each branch of service will be flown. The sidewalk along Tribute will be light along with each granite tablet. Strategic Plan: Maintain good infrastructure that is walkable and attractive, safe and affordable. Financial Impact: No financial Impact to the 2024 Budget. Recommendation: Staff recommends the Council review approve the attached resolution approving the Concept 5 plans for the Tribute Park. Respectfully submitted, Don Peterson, Director of Public Works/Parks and Recreation RESOLUTION 9944 The Mounds View Vision A Thriving Desirable Community