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City of Missoula, Montana Item to be Referred to City Council Committee Committee: A&F Item: A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PLACEMENT OF A HISTORIC MARKER NEAR THE SITE OF THE FIRST FREE SPEECH FIGHT ON THE CORNER OF HIGGINS AVENUE AND WEST FRONT STREET AND SUPPORTING PLACEMENT OF A HISTORIC MONUMENT TO THE EVENT AT A SUITABLE SITE IN MISSOULA. Date: September 9, 2009 Prepared by: Dave Strohmaier Initiated by: Dave Strohmaier Action Required: ADOPT A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PLACEMENT OF A HISTORIC MARKER NEAR THE SITE OF THE FIRST FREE SPEECH FIGHT ON THE CORNER OF HIGGINS AVENUE AND WEST FRONT STREET AND SUPPORTING PLACEMENT OF A HISTORIC MONUMENT TO THE EVENT AT A SUITABLE SITE IN MISSOULA. Recommended Motion: I MOVE THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PLACEMENT OF A HISTORIC MARKER NEAR THE SITE OF THE FIRST FREE SPEECH FIGHT ON THE CORNER OF HIGGINS AVENUE AND WEST FRONT STREET AND SUPPORTING PLACEMENT OF A HISTORIC MONUMENT TO THE EVENT AT A SUITABLE SITE IN MISSOULA. Timeline: Referral to committee: September 9, 2009 Committee discussion: September 23, 2009 Background and Alternatives Explored: October 2, 2009 marks the 100th anniversary of the nation's first Free Speech Fight, which occurred in downtown Missoula, Montana, at the corner of Higgins Avenue and Front Street. In recognition of this event, the attached resolution supports the placement of a historic marker near the site of the so-called Free Speech Fight, and also supports placing a monument to the event at some other suitable location. Local organizers are currently in the process of designing and raising funds for the markers. Financial Implications: None Attachments: Resolution Photo showing what a commemorative plaque would look like Letter of support from Historic Preservation Officer