Harry Solano has offered to honour the late Robin Madden with a sculpture.
Long remembered for dancing on street corners, especially at Kew Junction and in Balwyn, Mr Madden died on May 26 at St George's Hospital.
Mr Solano, owner of The Shoe Sculptor in Balwyn, said Mr Madden used to dance outside his shop at least once a week.
"He used to put a smile on my face," Mr Solano said.
"A lot of people have been missing him so I wanted to create a sculpture to keep his memory alive."
Mr Solano said he had contacted Boroondara Council with his two ideas to see if they would fund the material for the project.
Acting director of community development Helen Molnar confirmed the council was considering the sculpture.
Dr Molnar said the council had asked Mr Solano to provide details so his suggestion could be considered.
"We will wait for details of the proposal, including proposed materials, before making an assessment," Dr Molnar said.
A suggestion for a plaque at Kew Junction was being investigated.
Mr Solano said he was working on a proposal but wanted the community's feedback.
"I really want the community to be involved," he said.
"I have a few ideas but I want to know what people think - we could put a sculpture on each corner that he used to dance on and that would keep the cost low or we could do a life-size version in bronze or marble."
Mr Solano said Mr Madden had touched many people's lives and wanted to pay tribute to someone who had spread joy.
He said he would donate $5 from every heel and sole replacement at his shoe shop to help raise money.
Progress Leader 10 July 2012
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