Bloomers seek to replace sign

Cherry Alice Van Tine, a member of the Late Bloomers gardening club, presented a request at the May 7 city council session for $3,836 to replace the wooden sign at the back corner of Codger Park with a monument. The sign, which had previously been scheduled for repainting, has deteriorated to the point where it has to be removed.

The $3,836 sought is the cost quote from Colfax Monument for replacing the sign with a stone monument which would duplicate the inscriptions on the sign.

Van Tine pointed out the number of people who stop to see the Codger Pole. She said they encounter the tourists while they are working the flower beds and other attractions at the park.

Van Tine noted members of the Late Bloomers have made purchases on their own for their volunteer work at the park and have received donations, but would need help with the cost for a monument.

Councilman Jim Kackman suggested the Late Bloomers apply for the funds out of the city's motel tax proceeds which are intended to be used for tourism.