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EGty1� ,.,�� Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Mayor and City Council 6.1 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> Presentations,Awards, October 7, 2019 Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> and Recognition <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Flag Runners Donation <br /> Reviewed by <br /> Action Requested <br /> Mayor to accept donation from Elk River High School Flag Runners. <br /> Approve,by motion, a resolution accepting a donation for a flag pole by the ERRS Flag Runners. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> In preparation for their annual Memorial Day event,members of the Elk River American Legion Post <br /> sought to hold the event at River's Edge Park. The event includes a raising of the American Flag. <br /> As the park does not have a flag pole,members of the Elk River Flag Runners initiated a campaign to <br /> raise funds for a suitable flag pole. <br /> In consultation with the leadership of the American Legion Post, city leaders will seek to relocate the <br /> existing veterans memorial to Lion John Weicht Park in conjunction with the construction of new <br /> recreation amenities at the park. The legion post previously held their Memorial Day event at Lion John <br /> Weicht Park and expressed interest in returning to the park as it better accommodates the participants <br /> and visitors to the annual event. <br /> The City Council will utilize the generous donation from the Flag Runners to relocate the veterans <br /> memorial and erect a proper flag pole. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> N/A <br /> Attachments <br /> ■ Resolution <br /> The Elk River Vision <br /> A PehoMing community 2a itb revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional POWERED By <br /> service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity INAWRE1 <br />