Kate Miller of the Hiawatha Chamber and Visitors Bureau was present at Monday night’s meeting of the Hiawatha City Commission to address previous questions about the Chamber’s proposed maple leaf statues that will be placed around the city. Miller presented the idea earlier this year, and the Commission was receptive, but asked that she return with more solid guidelines for the statues, which will be purchased and designed by individuals and businesses. Statues would be placed no closer than 25 feet from corners, and no further forward than the nearest planter. Designs will have to be approved by the Chamber and then either the City Commission or the City Administrator. Statue owners will also be required to feature their leaves in the Halloween parade. The Commission was in consensus that the requirements were acceptable.
Source: hiawathaworldonline.com
