Spinning in circles: Trying to find carousel operator

by Anna Gustafson
Senior Editor
City officials opened the doors last week to the carousel in Forest Park that has been shuttered since 2008, giving those interested in operating the site, and members of the public, a peek into the merry-go-round that contains some of the last remaining works of renowned wood-carver Daniel Carl Muller.
The city Parks Department led the tour of the 1903 structure last Thursday for potential operators, who must reply by Jan. 27 to the city’s fourth request for proposal since 2008.
A number of area residents who have long wanted to see the carousel running again also attended the event. Civic leaders have been advocating for the carousel to be landmarked too.