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Subject: Discussion regarding the Mekus studios Crypt Design.
Recommendation:
04/16/2007 - Mr. Mekus from Mekus Studio Crypt Design presented the Commission with some preliminary ideas and design work for the Mound Cemetery crypt project including the following:
* A Topographic survey now underway.
* Possible inclusion of interior crypts in the chapel area.
* Utilization of the pond area.
* Uses for the stone left.
* Possible adaptations of the Fountain and the reflecting poll surrounding it.
* Redoing the existing ramp and stairway.
* The construction of 3 new crypt buildings to the west of the existing ones.
* The possible use of ground markers in the area around the fountain.
* The inclusion of niches in the side walls of the new crypts.
He explained that the project could be doing in phases with Phase I adding 450 new crypts and Phase II (3 buildings on the West) 990 Crypts. He asked the Commission to consider building materials (which will affect the budget), how best to restore the fountain, a time frame for going forward, and issues related to future phases. The commission let Mr. Mekus know that they were please with the direction the design work was going.
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