City of Wahkon/WAVE Committee

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Local/Regional Government
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2014
End Date
June 2015
Project Overview

The existing Veterans Park in Wahkon is located on the south shore of Mille Lacs Lake, and since 2010 has undergone restoration. The memorial itself will consist of:

  • Monolith made of black India granite, which will be embossed and etched honoring all branched of the military
  • Pier to commemorate the Merchant Marine
  • Flowers that frame the monolith, pavers, and bench
  • A sprinkler system •Engraved memorial pavers
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Minnesota Session Law, 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 6(l)
Number of full time equivalents funded
4.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Provide a place to hold services, fund-raisers, as well as a place for the community to gather and honor military service men & women.

Project Manager
First Name
Karrie
Last Name
Roeschlein
Organization Name
City of Wahkon
Street Address
151 2nd Street E
City
Wahkon
State
MN
Zip Code
56386
Email
cityofwahkon@scicable.com
Administered By
Administered by
Location

200 Administration Building
50 Sherburne Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-201-2555