Improvements to the outdoor space at the Veteran's Park
Install an underground well and an irrigation system (or other means for watering) in order to water the grass, trees and plants that will be planted at the Veteran's Park. The Veteran's Park is located outside of city limits so there is no source of water other than drilling our own well on the property. Clitherall Township will hire a licensed contractor to drill and install the well as required by Minnesota law.
In addition to planting grass, trees and plants, we may also make other improvements to the outdoor space at the Veteran's Park (if any funds remain), such as installing a sidewalk or walking path; adding rock or mulch to the landscape; lighting; benches or other memorials at the park; and parking lot improvements.
$14,625 is for a grant to Clitherall Township for the Clitherall Township Veterans Memorial in Battle Lake for improvements to the grounds
As a result of the improvements to the outdoor space, the number of visitors to the Veteran's Park will increase to gather to honor our military veterans and to learn about and experience our country's history. There will be a large increase in park visitors during holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Veteran's Day), including both residents of the surrounding area and the thousands of seasonal visitors in the area during the summer. There will also be an increase in the number of school students and community groups who visit the park to learn more about the history of our area and our country.