5. Lilleskogen Memorial Bench Donation
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: 7/5/2023
For: Honorable Mayor and Council
From: Charles Fischer – Director of Public Works
Subject: Lilleskogen Memorial Bench
Background:
Recently Karen Svendsen has completed the online submittal for donating a
memorial bench to Lilleskogen Park. Currently there are three vacant locations dedicated to the
memorial bench program within the Park. This donation, if approved, will leave two remaining
locations for donations to the Park.
Issue:
Should Council approve the memorial bench donation with plaque.
Options:
Option 1: Approve the memorial bench donation
Option 2: Do not approve the memorial bench donation
Recommendation:
Option 1,
City Staff recommends approving the donation as all required documents have been completed
by the donor and have delivered payment to the City. If approved, the bench and plaque will be
ordered immediately and installed upon delivery.
Supporting Documents:
Included in this report there is a Resolution for a donation amount of $1,601.15 from Karen
Svendsen for the purchase of the bench and memorial plaque. All collected funds will be
applied to the purchase of the bench and plaque.
CITY OF SCANDIA
RESOLUTION NO. 07-05-23-01
ACCEPTING DONATION FOR PARK BENCH
WHEREAS, The City of Scandia is generally authorized to accept donations of real and
personal property pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 465.03 for the benefit of its citizens,
and is specifically authorized to accept gifts and bequests for the benefit of recreational services
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 471.17; and
WHEREAS, Karen Svendsen wishes to donate $1,601.15 to help offset the cost of
installing a Park Bench.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA,
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA:
1. That it should and hereby does accept the donation of $1,601.15 from Karen Svendsen;
and -
2. That the 2023 General Fund Budget shall be amended as follows:
Line Item: Description Change:
101-45000-403 Improvements
-$1,601.15
101-41000-36230 Other, Income, Donations +$1,601.15
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council recognizes Karen Svendsen and the generous
donation to support Scandia’s Park Improvements.
Adopted by the Scandia City Council this 5th day of July, 2023.
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Christine Maefsky, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kyle Morell, City Administrator