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SCANDIA
Staff Renort
Date of Meeting: November 20, 2012
To: City Council
From: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
Re: Luke Eklund Eagle Scout Project
Agenda Item#: 7.a)1)
Background:
Luke Eklund presented his Eagle Scout project to the Parks and Recreation Committee on
November 5, 2012. They recommended the City Council approve Luke's project and appointed
Dan Lee his Park and Rec contact.
Issue:
Should the Council approve Luke Eklund's Eagle Scout project?
Proposal Details:
Included in your packet is a detailed description of Luke's proposed project at the Swedish
Monument. Luke proposes to add low maintenance shrubs and flowers and two concrete benches
to the site. He will also replace rotted posts on the informational sign.
Luke will be at the November 20th meeting to present the details of his proposal and answer any
questions you may have.
Financial Impact:
Luke has secured funding from the Scandia Marine Lions to complete this project. Benches are
being donated by Elim Lutheran Church. No city or park funds are needed for the project.
Option:
1) Approve Eklund's Swedish Monument Project as presented.
2) Amend and then approve Eklund's Swedish Monument project
3) Take no action at this time.
4) Do not approve project.
Recommendation:
Option 1. At a later date, the Council will need to pass a resolution to accept the project donation
once it is completed.
Luke Eklund
Eagle Scout Project
Scandia Boy Scout Troop 173
Scandia City Council Meeting
November 20, 2012
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Project Description
My project is to make the Swedish Monument look better for people by adding low maintenance
shrubs and flowers. I will also make this a place to rest by adding two concrete benches. This
will make the south entrance into Scandia more appealing to visitors and residents. The benches
will enable people to gaze at the Monument for a longer time.
I am doing this project because it was recommended to me by the Friends of Scandia Parks and
Trails. I looked into the project and saw that it did need some work to improve the appearance
so I started researching what needs to be done.
Project Details
• Plant 45 Stella D'oro daylilies
• Place 2 yards of mulch around daylilies; use landscaping mesh to control weeds
• Install heavy duty plastic edging around mulched area
• Remove overgrown honeysuckle on north side
• Plant low maintenance Alpine Currant on north side
• Install two concrete benches*
• Pour two 5"thick concrete slabs for benches
• Replace rotted posts on the information sign using"treat to refusal"posts
*Used benches donated by the Elim Church. Top surface will be repaired and painted.
Project Approvals
• Scandia-Marine Lions Club, funding approval granted October 24, 2012
• Dan and Renee Lee are property owners next to the monument,have talked to
• Washington County Historical Society; Brent Peterson approved the plan
• City of Scandia Parks and Recreation Committee; approved on November 5, 2012
After City approval I will start work April 2013 and be done in June.
Project Cost and Funding
item Quantity Unit Price Total Price
Honeysuckle 20 $ 11.50 $ 230.00
Daylilies 45 $ 5.75 $ 258.75
Landscape Design 1 Donated 0.00
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Mulch .pn �.. 2 yd. $ 40.00 $ 80. =x:
Concrete 3/4 yd. $ 200.00 $ 200.00
Bench 2 Donated 0.00
Plastic Edging 100 ft. $ 1.00 $ 100.00
Paint 1 Gal. Donated 0.00
2X6 Concrete Forms 3 $ 6.00 $ 18.00
Concrete Glue 1 Tube Donated 0.00
Landscaping Mesh 1 $ 100.00 $ 100.00
4X4X12 Treat to Refusal Posts 2 $ 26.00 $ 52.00
Tax $ 74.01
Total $ 1,112.76
Funding approved by the Scandia-Marine Lions Club on 10/24/12
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