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Location.Installation.and Future Maintenance <br /> Proposed Schedule <br /> Proposal Submitted Nov. 6 <br /> Elk River City Council approves project Jan.20 <br /> Materials Feb. 1 -15 <br /> (Ordering/purchasing of steel and other parts and materials <br /> Includes travel to and from both Minneapolis, MN and Fargo, ND) <br /> Construction of artwork Feb. 15-Mar.31 <br /> (Includes Final drafting,cutting of gears,frame,wind vain,and tail <br /> Construction,welding,painting,machining,and assembly) <br /> Construction of base parts Apr. 1 -Apr.30 <br /> (Fabrication of curved pole,rebar and anchor bolt assembly) <br /> Installation of concrete base,anchors,and rebar May 1 * <br /> (Excavation of soil,concrete forming and pouring, <br /> installation of rebar and anchor bolt assembly) <br /> Concrete curing time May 2-14 <br /> Installation of sculpture May 15* <br /> Completion June 1 <br /> Unveiling celebration July 4 <br /> *Some extra time has been allotted but the installation of the concrete and the final piece <br /> may vary slightly depending on ground conditions and weather. <br /> Location <br /> After researching Elk River's vast number of parks,I spent an afternoon driving <br /> around the community studying all possible locations.After narrowing down the choices <br /> and after much consideration of the front flowerbed of the city's library,I selected it for <br /> its location,varying wind speeds,and vegetation.The build's clean contemporary lines <br /> and the sculpture's design and motion will complement each other.Set against the <br /> building and near Orono Lake,the motion and sound of the piece will be enhanced by <br />