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Contact: Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications & Marketing Director
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Veterans Memorial Committee to host Open House
Edina, Minn., Oct. 13, 2011 –The Edina Park Board’s Veterans Memorial Committee will hold an
open house 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 to get feedback from the public on a proposed
memorial at Utley Park, located at West 50th Street and Wooddale Avenue. The Open House will
be held in the Council Chambers of Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th St.
The purpose of the proposed memorial is to honor all Edina Veterans of our nation’s armed forces,
but especially those Edina residents who were killed in action. The committee has proposed a V-
shaped granite plaza within Utley Park with three illuminated flag poles, a gathering space for at least
150 people, area for contemplation with benches, wall displaying the six military service emblems
and the names of those residents killed in action and seasonal plantings. The focal point will be a
figurative sculpture of an eagle with a wreath. The V-shaped plaza is meant to symbolize “victory.”
Additional public testimony will be taken at the Nov. 7 Park Board meeting. The City Council will
hold a public hearing on the project Nov. 15. At those meetings, to be held in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, staff will present a proposed project budget, including detailed construction
costs and a long-term maintenance plan with an estimate of future maintenance expenses.
If approved by City Council, the Veterans Memorial Committee could begin its fundraising campaign.
For more information, contact the Edina Park & Recreation Department, 952-826-0367, or visit
www.EdinaParks.com.
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