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<br />. <br /> <br />Legion in constructing a Veterans' Memorial. As indicated in a letter sent to <br />representatives from the American Legion, the City Council may wish to <br />enter into some type of agreement relative to maintenance, liability and <br />potential costs for removal of any structures if improvements are ever to <br />made to Highway 10. <br /> <br />PROPOSED PLANS <br /> <br />Attached is a sketch drawing of the memorial proposed by the American <br />Legion. The initial phase will consist of the memorial itself, along with a <br />concrete walkway and possibly some benches. At a later date, the American <br />Legion may request additional approval to construct other improvements <br />such as flags, a gazebo-type structure and possibly signage. All of these will <br />require amendments to the limited use permit from MnDOT. <br /> <br />In addition to the memorial, staff has been working with MnDOT to <br />coordinate a pedestrian system along the MnDOT right-of-way from <br />downtown to Orono Park. The trail will pass through this piece of right-of- <br />way which the memorial is located upon. Both of these improvements should <br />complement one another, since the open space will take on the appearance of <br />a passive park. <br /> <br />. REQUESTED ACTION <br /> <br />It is requested the City Council indicate whether the City should obtain a <br />limited use permit from the Minnesota Department of Transportation to <br />allow the American Legion the opportunity to construct a Veterans' Memorial <br />within MnDOT right-of-way. In addition, the Council should direct staff to <br />work with the American Legion and MnDOT to complete plans and necessary <br />agreements for the construction of a memorial. Lastly, if the City Council <br />would like to hold a public hearing on this item informing the residents of the <br />proposed improvements, this should also be noted. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />s:council:vetmem <br />