Eagle Scout ProposalOtsego Heroes
Memorial
"For those who serve our
Community and our Country"
Summary of Project
The mission of this project is simply this, to provide a physical
reminder of the importance of heroes, those who serve others, in our
community and worid.The goal of this Eagle Scout project is to create a
memorial consisting of engraved pavers. The pavers will be purchased by
members of the community and engraved with the names of people who
are serving or have served as a public services employee or volunteer, or
as a member of the armed forces. Examples include teachers, police,
national guard members, and army veterans, etc. This memorial will be
placed in the center island of the roundabout at Prairie Park, in Otsego,
MN. The pavers will be placed on the opposite half of the island from the
existing armed forces memorial in order to enhance its position as a
centerpiece of the island, but also to provide space for future projects in the
island. My project will be the installation of the first batch of engraved
pavers as well as blank pavers to serve as place holders for future
engraved pavers.
Concept Design
Cross Section of
Edge of Memorial
Sample
Order orm
Ordering of the pavers will be done through the city website and will be
paid directly to city.
Example Form:
1 st Line of Text: Name of person being memorialized,
Position/job
Dennis Fiala, U.S_ Nary
2nd Line of Text
Q it i_ovirg Merrory
Thank You For Your Service
0 You Are A N ero
3rd Line of Text: Donated by
The Mize Family
Example Brick:
Dennis Fiala, U.S. Navy
Thank You For Your Service
The Mize Family J
Pavers
• Pavers will be Holland Caramel -colored
Pavers
• Dimensions for pavers are 41)x8"x3"
• Cost for per paver $0.77, with engraving
$32.77
• To help pay delivery and tax $40 would
be charged per paver
Holland pavers (Not caramel colored)
Continuity
MY design calls for 480 pavers My goal is to have at
least 380 ordered. So, in order to eventually fill the
memorial with engraved pavers, blank pavers will be
placed temporarily as placeholders. The blank pavers can
easily be removed by prying them out with flathead
screwdrivers. It is easiest to remove multiple at the same
time. The new paver can simply be stuck in the old ones
spot. To settle it in place sand will need to be swept over it.
The ordering mechanism used for the original pavers
can be left active to facilitate the ordering of additional
pavers.
Because the engraving services are cheapest when
at least 7 pavers are ordered, I would recommend waiting
for a threshold between future orders.
Hedberg Supply, the company through which the first
order will be placed would be recommended to ensure
homogeneity between the old and new pavers.
hope to leave substantial funds to be put towards placing
future pavers and expanding the memorial.
Timeline for Project
(Subject to change)
05/15/18- Approval by Parks and Rec Commission
05/??/18- Approval by City Council
06/01/18- Design and Material Quantity Finalized and
Appraised
06/02/18- Launch of Online Ordering and Fundraising
06/03/18-08/18/18- Pavers Ordering Open
08/19/18- Paver Order Placed
09/08/15- Pavers installed
Cost
(Before Tax and Delivery)
Item
Quantity x Cost
Total
Engraved Pavers
480 x $32.77
$15765.72
Blank Pavers (To
Be Replaced)
100 x $0.77
$77
Paver Sand
.5 Ton x $55
$55
Base Material
1.5 Ton x (free)
$0
Edging
100 ft x $50
$50
Plate Compactor
1 x (free)
$0
Total
$15947.72
Asking from City
(Or Fundraising)
$182
Fundraising and
Publicity
To spread the word about the Heroes Memorial, an
Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter page will be created
with links to the city website and order form.
I would also like to get a story in the Elk River Star
News and in the Otsego newsletter.
I would like to raise funds not just to pay for the initial
project, but also to support its continuity. To do this we will
reach out for donations from groups like the Otsego Lions,
Trail Riders Club, and Otsego VFW.