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t~ver MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Catherine Mehelich, Director of Economic DevelopmentC~~ `' DATE: June 6, 2005 SUBJECT: Discussion on Jackson Square Flag Pole and Gazebo Issue The City entered into a Development Agreement with MetroPlains Development the end of 2004 in connection with the construction of the Jackson Block and Bluff Block project. Since that time staff has been working closely with MetroPlains to make progress on a number of activities leading up to the anticipated summer project construction. Following the substantial completion of the King Avenue parking lot improvement and a number of contingencies outlined in the Development Agreement, the city-owned Jackson Block property will be transferred to the developer. It is appropriate for the Council to consider options for the reuse, relocation or sale of the Jackson Square flag pole and gazebo. Background Flag Pole The 100-foot concrete flag pole was a gift to the City from Cretex Company in 1983. The original flag was a gift to the City from the local American Legion post. Notes from the dedication announcement indicate that a 100-year tune capsule was to be placed in the pole base. The Park & Recreation Director, Bill Maertz obtained a preliminary estimate of $2,500 - $5,000 to relocate the concrete flag pole using a crane, truck delivery and establishing the 14- foot base. Mr. Maertz indicated to staff that the cost to relocate the concrete flag pole exceeds the cost for a standard flag pole structure and therefore it would be cost prohibitive to relocate the flag pole to an Elk River park. Staff has received interest in the flag pole from the American Legion Post in Elk River. The Legion proposes that the flag pole be relocated to the Veteran's Park located west of the downtown on Highway 10, or to the American Legion post located on Main Street.