MEMORIAL FOR THE FALLEN
OCTOBER 7, 2025
BACKGROUND
October 7, 2025
Stand alone monument with name plaques of fallen soldiers Intimate, contemplative sculpture design
Traditional and dignified aesthetic
Potential materials: granite, marble, concrete, bronze
Space to add additional names
VISION
GOALS
October 7, 2025
Pros
Location appropriate for ceremonies/
gatherings
Easy ADA access
Minimal infrastructure needed
Doesn’t impact Farmers’ Market
Good seating opportunity behind sculpture
Cons
Must relocate existing sculpture
SITE OPTION #1
Pros
Easy ADA access
Minimal infrastructure needed
Doesn’t impact Farmers’ Market
Existing seating space
Cons
Farther from event space/stage
Less desirablebackdrop/framing
SITE OPTION #2
Pros
Contemplative and intimate space
Good framing with tree
Doesn’t impact thoroughfare
Cons
Requires more infrastructure
Design challenges with separate plaque because of ADA
Limited gathering space
SITE OPTION #3
Pros
Close to event space
No impact on thoroughfare
Cons
Additional infrastructure needed
Design challenges with separate plaque because of ADA
Limited gathering space
Poor backdrop
SITE OPTION #4
FISCAL IMPACT
October 7, 2025
RFQ PROCESS
October 7, 2025
Staff, the Cultural Arts Commission and the Arts in Public Places Committee request City Council to approve the Memorial for the Fallen project parameters, authorize issuance of a Request for Qualifications, and allocate $150,000 from the Public Art Fund.
MEMORIAL FOR THE FALLEN