City Council

The City of Columbia City Parks Committee Meeting Minutes August 26, 2014 5 P.M. City Hall, 1840 Second Street, Columbia City, Or 97018 Present: Sally Ann Marson, Chair Nell Harrison, Committee Member Stan Hopkins, Committee Member Shannon Fitzgibbons, Committee Member Ted Burns, Committee Member Jack Hruska Committee Member David Belden, VFW Gene Hester, VFW David Nelson, VFW Mike |Sacry, VFW Veterans Memorial Park: Members discussed the following topics: 1. A plaque on a large rock (placed either 10 feet before the flag or near the Blue Star Monument) that is dedicated to POW’s, MIA’s and their families, and the families of all Veterans was agreed upon. But no reference to Purple Heart recipients was to be made since it was the consensus of those attending that this Park be dedicated to all Veterans. 2. It was the consensus of those present that our stock pile of large rocks be spread along the pathway going west with a couple of those rocks being placed near the new fence not far from the picnic tables. Rocks would be incorporated with the landscaping by the Garden Club. (It was suggested that a “CAD design” (blueprint) might help in the placement of remaining monuments, flower beds, rocks, etc. per Gene Hester.) 3. All Committee Members are interested and wish to be present for the mock up of a branch monument by Jason. The proposed location of these monuments seemed reasonable at this time to those present at this meeting. 4. The work on the wall was well received as well as the Blue Star Monument. The news that the tables and benches were finished except for painting was also great news. There was a definite feeling that this Vet Park was going to be a big success. Other business: Stan and other members expressed a need for information on September’s work party in the parks. (Stan might have a time issue since he might be unavailable for a couple of hours Saturday morning.) There being no other business the meeting, which started at City Hall, was concluded at the Veteran’s Park at 6:10 p.m. The next meeting to be September 16th at 5 p.m.