Council to approve relocation of Veterans Park monuments for renovation
June 20, 2022 | Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania
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The Lock Haven City Council meeting on June 20, 2022, focused on several key issues, including the relocation of monuments in Veterans Park and the exploration of a new project direction.
During the meeting, council members discussed the county's request to relocate three monuments currently situated in Veterans Park. This park is set for significant renovations funded through donations. The county has expressed its intent to move the Old Fort Monument to the Clinton County Courthouse property, while two other monuments—the multi-war monument and the World War I monument—will be relocated to the Piper Bridal property.
A council member clarified that the city cannot own these monuments under the third-class city code, which also prohibits the city from spending funds on their maintenance or repair. This means that the responsibility for the monuments will fall to the county.
The council voted to accept the county's request for the relocation of the monuments, ensuring that the historical markers will be preserved even as the park undergoes changes.
In addition to the monument discussion, the council addressed the direction for a new project, emphasizing that while they are exploring options, this does not guarantee the project's implementation. The council plans to work with an architect to further investigate this potential project.
Overall, the meeting highlighted the council's commitment to preserving local history while also considering future developments in the community.
During the meeting, council members discussed the county's request to relocate three monuments currently situated in Veterans Park. This park is set for significant renovations funded through donations. The county has expressed its intent to move the Old Fort Monument to the Clinton County Courthouse property, while two other monuments—the multi-war monument and the World War I monument—will be relocated to the Piper Bridal property.
A council member clarified that the city cannot own these monuments under the third-class city code, which also prohibits the city from spending funds on their maintenance or repair. This means that the responsibility for the monuments will fall to the county.
The council voted to accept the county's request for the relocation of the monuments, ensuring that the historical markers will be preserved even as the park undergoes changes.
In addition to the monument discussion, the council addressed the direction for a new project, emphasizing that while they are exploring options, this does not guarantee the project's implementation. The council plans to work with an architect to further investigate this potential project.
Overall, the meeting highlighted the council's commitment to preserving local history while also considering future developments in the community.
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