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<br />Attachment C <br /> <br />SUMMARY <br /> <br /> <br />The project proposal of the "Giver of Light Children's Garden" is brought forth to the Ramsey <br /> <br />City Council for the creation of a remembrance site dedicated to the memory of Luke John <br /> <br /> <br />Crotteau, as well as to the honor of all of Ramsey's young children. Luke Crotteau, age 2 ~ <br /> <br />years, was tragically struck and killed by a car in the 14 7th Avenue and Junkite Street vicinity of <br /> <br /> <br />Ramsey, on July 26, 2008. This project is being proposed to signify Luke's memory, while also <br /> <br />serving to cherish all of the young lives of Ramsey that are indispensable to the community in <br /> <br />which they live, serve and are nurtured within. <br /> <br />Historically, when families and residents of Ramsey have suffered the unfortunate loss of <br /> <br /> <br />a child, positive and impacting deeds or legacies have been established. For example, the annual <br /> <br />Ramsey Kid's Safety Camp resulted and grew from the loss of a young boy who was struck and <br /> <br />killed as he rode his bike, as well as the plaque of homage housed in the entry of Ramsey <br /> <br />Elementary School that is dedicated to the memory of Becky Weiss, who was also a young life <br /> <br /> <br />lost prematurely and as a result of a tragic accident. These are just two instances of the ways in <br /> <br /> <br />which the City of Ramsey has previously paid rightful respect to the young lives lost; serving to <br /> <br />remind the community and residents of Ramsey that every life, especially those of our young <br /> <br /> <br />ones, are valued and remembered. <br /> <br /> <br />The individuals representing this proposed project are Ramsey Residents, Barbara Groth <br /> <br />and Andrea Seiberlich, along with supporting representation from surrounding neighbors. These <br /> <br />supporters will be provided at the time the official maintenance agreement is executed. <br /> <br />Additionally, the aforementioned individuals have pledged their commitment to the on-going <br /> <br /> <br />maintenance of the site. In the unforeseen event that all supporting residents of this site would <br /> <br /> <br />relocate from Ramsey, the immediate family members of Luke Crotteau have pledged their <br /> <br /> <br />continuous dedication to care of the site. <br />