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City of Qk*' River Request for Action To Item Number Mayor and City Council 10.3 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Work Session March 2, 2020 Cal Portner, City Administrator Item Description Reviewed by Lion John Weicht Park Dedications Reviewed by Action Requested Discuss and provide staff direction. Background/Discussion Since the demolition of the Elk River High School varsity softball field for construction of the multipurpose facility, Mayor Dietz received two requests to maintain the prior dedications. The first was to the home dugout and second for special grandstand seats for three residents who were very involved in the softball program. Further, the park has been named after Lion John Weicht in recognition of his contributions to the park and our community as well as the Elk River Lions Club. The new wayfinding entrance monument will boldly show his name. The Council should consider a weather resistant plaque to further tell the story of the Lions Club and Mr. Weicht at the park. The city administrator has been informed by the Elk River American Legion that they do not desire to move the U.S. Highway 10 Veterans Memorial to the park as the Mayor had previously proposed. Staff suggests waiting until the park is fully operational before considering any further naming or memorials to ensure we have a full vision of the park. Staff does support reflecting the dugout, seats and a plaque for the Lions Club story. Financial Impact The seats and dugout plaque were salvaged by the high school before demolition and can be installed with modest expense. Perhaps the Lions Club would be willing to purchase or share the costs of a dedication plaque. Attachments Woodworth Request Sheetz Request The Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional,` 01 e service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires pi ospei ly INAMIRE1