HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-09-2009 NRRC 09a Flagpole Request
-----Original Message-----
From: Christenson, Harold
Sent: Friday, June 05, 2009 11:58 AM
To: Barry Bernstein
Cc: Christenson, Harold; Anthony Alongi
Subject: flagpole
Date 6/5/2009
Answers to proposed project request guidelines in attachment
Name Address contact person
Harold Christenson
VP East Hastings Improvement
Request per East Hastings improvement
Part of Comprehensive Plan – probably not- or maybe so
Project enhances the park beauty and creates good will with residents
Park – Lake Isabel Park
Request Flag Pole and Flag be installed in Park west end overlooking lake and parking ramp
This project needs attention because the East Hastings Residents requested it
No over all system improvement except for good will and beauty
Other groups interested do not know they are interested at this time
There will be contributions from the public
No safety issues
No issues on list that can be determined
There are no city funds available yet, but there could be
The flagpole would be mounted at the west end of the park near the fence and under the or near the Exel light pole. The
flagpole would be shorter than the light on the pole so the light shines on the flag. This would take care of the Flag
etiquette requirements.
The height of the pole would depend upon the height of the light pole; I think the light pole is about 40 foot so the flagpole
would probably be 30 foot. City would determine necessary height. Flagpole itself would need to be an internal type
tapered wind resistant to about 90 mph. (what ever the city codes require) All weather flag, probably 5X8 foot.
East Hastings Improvement can supply $1,500.00 or so toward the project which covers a good share of the cost from my
research. If need be we can hit up the local folks for more cash, the cost to the city would be the time, materials and labor
for installation and maintenance as required for a flag and well designed flag pole.. We would supply the $1500 if the pole
was less expensive than the remainder toward the installation and flag. Or we can beg the difference form local groups.
There may need to be a plaque for recognition of donors
That is the good news and we believe it is a worthwhile project increasing the over all well being of the citizens of
Hastings, the bad news is we want in installed prior to 9AM July 4, 2009 to be dedicated by the Mayor on his welcome
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opening statements for the 4 celebration. (However, if the date is not practical we can be flexible on the date.)
Thank you,
Harold