Nowthen Veterans Memorial Renovation Committee meeting, September 2, 2025

Committee

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 · 6:00 PM

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Agenda

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What was on the agenda.

Packet

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The supporting materials the board reviewed.

Minutes

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The official record of what happened.

One-line summary

The Veterans Memorial Renovation Committee discussed memorial design ideas, business partnerships, fundraising, QR-code resource concepts, donated stone, assignments for initial designs, and upcoming meeting dates, with no formal motions or votes recorded.

What was on the agenda

7 items as recorded in the agenda and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.

1Guest Introductions
Guest introductions were listed as the first agenda item.
The minutes list those present but do not record a vote or formal action.
- attendance
Discussion only
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2Follow up on contacts with businesses and/or other agencies
The committee was scheduled to follow up on contacts with businesses and other agencies.
The committee continued work toward a plan to renovate the Veterans Memorial at Nowthen Memorial Park. Members brought pictures and discussed lower-maintenance hardscape, natural greenery, paths, benches, lighting, multiple flags, Gold Star Families recognition, memorial stones, granite color, and raising lettering for readability. Renee and Julia were assigned to prepare initial design concepts for review at the September 17 meeting.
The committee identified businesses willing to partner in some form, including A&B Welding & Construction, Fallon Construction Services, Northland Crane Service, Two Rivers Monuments, and Waterstone Fire Tables. Steve was willing to work on fundraising, and Mary was to check with staff about options such as letters to businesses and coordination with a city booth at the Heritage Festival.
Members discussed making the memorial area a resource for veterans, including QR codes and coordination with veterans-related organizations. Scott offered to donate a Kasota Stone piece for use as a bench if it fits the design, and Renee suggested acknowledging male and female veterans, incorporating QR codes, and including a plaque recognizing contributions and donations.
The minutes record discussion of business partners willing to work with the committee, with no formal vote recorded.
- business partnerships
- fundraising
Discussion only
p. 1p. 1
3Design Ideas - discussion
The committee was scheduled to discuss design ideas for the Veterans Memorial renovation.
The committee continued work toward a plan to renovate the Veterans Memorial at Nowthen Memorial Park. Members brought pictures and discussed lower-maintenance hardscape, natural greenery, paths, benches, lighting, multiple flags, Gold Star Families recognition, memorial stones, granite color, and raising lettering for readability. Renee and Julia were assigned to prepare initial design concepts for review at the September 17 meeting.
Members discussed making the memorial area a resource for veterans, including QR codes and coordination with veterans-related organizations. Scott offered to donate a Kasota Stone piece for use as a bench if it fits the design, and Renee suggested acknowledging male and female veterans, incorporating QR codes, and including a plaque recognizing contributions and donations.
The minutes record design discussion and no formal vote.
- memorial design
Discussion only
p. 1p. 1p. 1
4Assignments
The committee was scheduled to make assignments.
The committee continued work toward a plan to renovate the Veterans Memorial at Nowthen Memorial Park. Members brought pictures and discussed lower-maintenance hardscape, natural greenery, paths, benches, lighting, multiple flags, Gold Star Families recognition, memorial stones, granite color, and raising lettering for readability. Renee and Julia were assigned to prepare initial design concepts for review at the September 17 meeting.
The committee identified businesses willing to partner in some form, including A&B Welding & Construction, Fallon Construction Services, Northland Crane Service, Two Rivers Monuments, and Waterstone Fire Tables. Steve was willing to work on fundraising, and Mary was to check with staff about options such as letters to businesses and coordination with a city booth at the Heritage Festival.
The minutes record assignments for fundraising follow-up and initial design concepts, with no formal vote.
- assignments
- fundraising
- design concepts
Discussion only
p. 1p. 1p. 1
5Meeting Stipend
Meeting stipend was listed on the agenda.
The minutes do not record discussion or action on this item.
- meeting stipend
No action
p. 1
6Adjourn
Adjournment was listed on the agenda.
The minutes do not record an adjournment motion or adjournment time.
- adjournment
No action
p. 1
next_meetingsNext Meetings
The agenda listed future meetings.
The posted agenda and minutes listed future meeting dates for the committee: September 17, September 30, October 7, and October 21.
The minutes repeat the upcoming meeting dates and record no vote on them.
- future meetings
Discussion only
p. 1p. 1

Sources

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