7.b)1) Staff Report-Veterans Memorial Site and Possible Lilleskogen Park Amendment � . �� ��
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SCANDIA
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: December 17, 2013
To: City Council
From: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
Re: Veterans Memorial Site and Possible Lilleskogen Park Amendment
Background:
A committee comprised of representatives of the Scandia Marine Lions, local veterans organizations,
City of Scandia, and Park and Recreation Committee have been meeting since this summer and
discussing possible locations for a Veteran's Memorial site.
The committee had been discussing mainly two possible locations-at the Hay Lake Park and
Lilleskogen.
The Hay Lake Park location would be near the break in the trees along the bike path. While no
design has been decided, the committee was considering a 40x40 foot area for development. This
location was provide a quieter, more serene setting(you can hear the crickets), provide visibility
from Olinda Trail North, and be accessible from the paved parking lot and bike path.
The Lilleskogen Park location discussed was on the south end of the parking lot. 1've suggested this
location because there was some concern and discussion previously they we may want to reduce the
amount of the butterfly garden, it will be accessible from the parking lot, will be visible from Oakhill
Road but because of the greater volume of traffic in the area may not be as quiet as Hay Lake Park.
Maps of each area are included in your packet for reference. Please note the suggested areas in the
Lilleskogen Plan are general in nature and not intended to identify an exact location.
The Mayor polled people visiting the Village Center on November 26, 2013. He asked them which
site they thought would be best for a Veterans Memorial and which they were more likely to visit-
either Hay Lake Park or Lilleskogen. Ofthe 71 people he surveyed, 57 preferred Lilleskogen and 14
preferred Hay Lake Park. In addition, some people expressed a willingness to financially support a
memorial at Lilleskogen and commented that it would be nice to be able to leave their car parked
when visiting the cemetery, then walk over to the memorial at Lilleskogen to pay their respects.
Since some of the possible locations were City parks,the Parks and Rec Committee reviewed options at
their December 2, 2013 meeting.
Facebook followers and visitors to the City's website were also asked to vote for locations. Possible
locations to vote for included Hay Lake Park, Lilleskogen Park,the old Rasmussen property on 205`n,
other locations(if location emailed to City)and no me�norial in Scandia. As of December 10,2013,there
were 5 votes for Lilleskogen and one suggestion for another location. Denise Krummi suggested the Vets
Rest Camp.
Issue:
Where should a Veterans' Memorial site be located in Scandia?
Proposal:
The PRC is recommending the Veterans Memorial be at Lilleskogen Park. They did not identify a
specific location but rather that the Council includes the following parameters in any call for design or
location approval:
l) Close proximity to the parking lot for accessibility.
2) Incorporate existing park plans into design(wetland/butterfly garden).
3) Memorial shall be no more than 800 square feet.
4) Near the south side of the park.
5) Visible from Oakhill.
Staff would recommend not including criteria#4 as it may be too restrictive and contradictory to placing
it near the parking lot which is near the northwest corner of the park.
Once the location is determined, members of the volunteer committee will solicit designs, hold an open
house to get public input and bring a plan back to the PRC and Council far final approval before
beginning fundraising and construction.
Fiscal Impact;
The volunteer committee will begin working on fundraising once a location and design are
established. The Lions new foundation will likely play an important role in the fundraising efforts.
No City funds are proposed.
Options:
1) Approve allowing a Veterans Memorial at Lilleskogen Park with the parameters suggested by the
PRC and amend the Lilleskogen Park Plan, 2008 as such
2) Approve allowing a Veterans Memorial at Lilleskogen Park with parameters 1,2,3 and 5 as
suggested by the PRC and amend the Lilleskogen Park Plan,2008 as such
3) Approve allowing a Veterans Memorial at Lilleskogen Park with different parameters identified
and amend the Lilleskogen Park Plan as such
4) Approve another location and parameters for a Veterans Memorial
5) Do not approve a location for a Veterans Memorial on City property.
Recommendation:
Option 2 or 3
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