Consider Loral I. Armstrong Delaney Central Park Flag Request

In October 2021 a Ramsey resident, Mr. Patrick Surma, appeared before the Council and requested that the City consider installing a large ("Perkins style") flag in the Loral I. Armstrong Delaney Central Park.  Subsequently, he provided a cashiers check in the amount of $100 to the City to support this project. 

The purpose of this meeting is to determine the Council's level of interest in pursuing this project.  Staff received a quote from a flag company (solicited by the resident) that provided a quote of $16,305 for a 70 -ft flag pole with a 15X25 foot flag.

If approved to move forward, staff would work with residents to identify a specific location and funds for the project.  Staff concerns for maintenance and upkeep will be addressed.

In recent years, the City worked with the Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association to move a flag pole from a redevelopment site (Sunfish Express) to Alpine Park and conducted a dedication ceremony.

10 minute discussion.

Funding would need to be identified and could come from City/Park capital funding sources or a combination of city funds and private donations (e.g., city match of dollars raised by residents).  It is recommended that this project be funded all or in part through private donations.

Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator

Direction based on discussion.