A new gazebo is in the works to be installed at the Veterans Memorial Park located on Vista Boulevard.
Representatives of the Veterans Memorial Park gave a presentation during a work session held by the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on Oct. 1, at which Jim Van Liere explained the estimated costs for the gazebo is approximately $30,000.
He indicated that the gazebo can be fabricated and constructed by a local steel worker.
Commissioner Ronnie Maez asked how much the county currently has left in its Conservation Trust Fund account.
County Manager Jack Harper explained that once the county pays out what it approved for the construction of two bronze sheep statues, there will be $375,000 left in the county’s conservation trust fund account.
Harper also indicated the cost of the gazebo is estimated to be $29,378.
Commissioner Veronica Medina asked if the BoCC had any questions in regard to Van Liere’s presentation.
Maez indicated that he did not have any questions and stated, “I’ve always supported the Veterans Memorial Park, and I’ll continue to support it until I’m gone.”
Commissioner Warren Brown also commented on the support that the BoCC has given to Veterans Memorial Park, noting that the current and previous BoCC’s have done a “great job” in supporting the park.
Van Liere explained there is already a 24-foot-by-24-foot concrete pad near the entrance to the park that is closest to U.S. 160 where the gazebo will be constructed, noting there are currently two tables set up at the location.
He mentioned the intent of the gazebo is to provide shade and shelter from rain and snow.
Medina also commented on the support that the BoCC has given to the Veterans Memorial Park, mentioning this year’s 9/11 memorial at the park was a success.
“To see so many people out there enjoying it from our community was really a testament to all the hard work that you all have put into it,” she said.
Medina indicated that the BoCC will direct staff to move forward with getting the matter taken care of.
Maez noted that the request is within Harper’s spending limit as county manager.
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