FY22 Veterans Memorial Grant
Additional greenspace will be developed to expand the memorial with new curb and gutter. Monuments will be replaced to include the 6th branch (Space Force). New lighted Bollards, Benches, Evergreen and Crabtrees will be planted. Names of veterans will be placed on the monument and added over time. A donor plaque will be included and placed in front of the City Christmas Tree signifying the Martha Anderson Veterans Memorial Park contributions made through community donors. The existing Alan Kettner Monument will be rehabilitated and relocated within the Martha Anderson Veterans Memorial Park entrance. Attached Exhibit A details the proposed improvement concepts.
Martin Howes, Veteran; Ashley Laganiere, Veteran; Lul Osman, OGM; Sarah Hernandez, OGM; Greg Peterson, Veteran; Jenna Schmidtke, Veteran; Kenneth Voigt, Veteran
Sarah Hernandez
$72,750 in Fiscal Year 2022 and $72,750 in Fiscal Year 2023 are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to local units of government for veterans memorials to preserve the culture and heritage of Minnesota. The local unit of government must provide a nonstate cash match equal to the amount of the grant received under this paragraph.?
The Martha Anderson Veterans Memorial Park is located in the heart of downtown Springfield. Pedestrian traffic is anticipated to increase by 2-4 visitors per day. Desired outcomes include receipt of comments of residents and visitors proud and honored with the memorial built. The site is extremely symbolic to Springfield given it is the gateway into our historic downtown.