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July 22, 2020
5:00 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Hall
Members present: Craig White in the Chair, Randy Miller, Scott McDonald, Mel Wittwer, Frank
McCaw, Mike Mrzlak, and James Lentfer, John Mrzlak(A) and Angela Hickock(A).
Absent: Rodney Butz, Marcia Courbat, Don Ticknor and Marilyn Robinson.
Also in Attendance: Richard Hurtado
Moved by J. Mrzlak, seconded by M. Mrzlak, that the Agenda be approved. Ayes: Eight.
Motion carried.
Moved by J. Mrzlak, seconded by M. Wittwer, that the Minutes of June 24, 2020, as presented,
be approved. Ayes: Eight. Motion carried.
Citizen's Oral Comments
Jim Lentfer commented that the gutters should be cleared.
Mel Wittwer stated that he had placed a call and thanked the city for their quick response.
Treasurer's Report—Marcia Courbat was absent.
Nancy Higby, Administrative Secretary, read the fund balances as of July 14, 2020 to be
$7,004.94 in the Brick Fund and $486.28 in the Flag Fund.
Also presented was an invoice from Black Hawk Memorial in the amount of $50.00 for the
engraving of 2 bricks.
Moved by M. Wittwer, seconded by J. Lentfer, to approve payment to Black Hawk Memorial in
the amount of$50. Ayes: Eight. Motion carried.
Chairperson's Report
Craig White provided an update on the upcoming Field of Honor event.
Committee Reports
Building, Grounds & Operations— Chairperson Mel Wittwer
Mel commented on bushes that need trimming and stated that he contacted the Leisure Services
Department.
Education/Historical—Chairperson Randall Miller
Randy stated that the downtown flags will fly through Sunday, August 9th and removal will
begin at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, August 10th.
It was also noted that Richard Hurtado will not accept reimbursement for the purchase of flowers
in the urns stating that they are a gift to the Memorial Hall.
Finance/Fundraising—Chairperson Marcia Courbat-Absent.
Artifacts Preservation—Chairperson James Lentfer
Jim explained that he will be meeting with Chris Youngblut, Information Technology Director,
to discuss Wi-Fi needs in the building and getting a city email addresses for the Memorial Hall.
He will provide an update with a possible vote at the next meeting.
Unfinished Business
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Considerable discussion took place regarding flag responsibility, placement and management.
Disappointment was expressed with the current level of concern for veteran gravesites.
Jim Lentfer proposed developing a mission statement on the responsibility and management of
flags at area cemeteries.
New Business
Jim suggested to review early next year, areas needing attention and questioned if the By-Laws
need to be reviewed.
With no further business before the commission, it was moved by J. Mrzlak, seconded by M.
Wittwer, that the meeting be adjourned at 5:55p.m. Ayes: Eight. Motion carried.
Nancy Higby
Administrative Secretary
Next Meeting Date: August 26, 2020