7.a i Recommendation from PRC on bench standards
To: Mayor, City Council
From: Adam Hawkinson, Director of Public Works
Date: October 16th, 2018
Re: Bench Standards
Background:
Staff was contacted by a person willing to donate a bench to the parks. Their approximate
value of the gift was $250.00 -$750.00. The person wishing to donate the bench provided a
picture of the bench she was proposing as well as a memorial maker as another option. The
Parks Committee had no guidelines other than the City’s donation policy to follow. From past
experience and noting other city’s bench policies staff noted there should be a standard
developed. The Parks Committee has spent several months reviewing and modifying a
standard for benches within the city.
Issue:
There was no bench policy in place to note constancy of bench installation, style, or bench
product material.
Proposal:
The Parks Committee has decided on the two types of benches they feel would meet the
quality standards for parks and urban areas within Scandia, whether donated or purchased by
the city. The Parks Committee is requesting the council accept the proposal. Attached to the
staff report are the additional materials that note the approximate cost, color, sizes and style.
The benches proposed by the Parks Committee were chosen by discussing price, aesthetics,
ability to add a plaque, and durability.
Fiscal Impact:
If they are donated, the only financial impact is installation. The parks department is not
funded specifically for these purchases at this time so there is no purcha.se being made. The
prices are variable due to the price of metal and other materials. There is also a setup fee by
the manufacturer for each bench that have engraving or cut outs.
Options:
1. Accept the proposal
2. Accept the proposal with council modifications
3. No recommendation
Recommendation:
Staff recommends option #1
Option D
$1136.00 – W/O 4% materials surcharge
Option A – Natural Area
MINNCOR Industries
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Quotation
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Quotation Date .................:6/25/2018
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Quotation Expiration Date :6/2/2018
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Deliver To:
City of Scandia
15040 Scandia Trail N
Scandia, MN 55073
Bill To:
City of Scandia
15040 Scandia Trail N
Scandia, MN 55073
Line#Item number Item Name Quantity Unit Unit price Req Ship Date Amount
1 ParkBenchWd Park Bench w/Wood
Seat / Park Bench 6ft
Free Standing Grn
Treated
1.00 EA 273.5000 6/25/2018 273.50
Dept:10 CC:10
FreeStding 6ft GrnTrt
2 ParkBenchComposite Park Bench
w/Composite Seat /
Cedar Composite 6ft
Free Standing Bolt Down
WITH ARMS
1.00 EA 530.0000 6/25/2018 530.00
Dept:10 CC:10
FreeStdingBoltd 6ft CedarTone
Sales balance Sales tax Total
803.50 0.00 803.50
Bench | Park
Natural Areas
Purpose:
Park benches will be located in parks,
along pathways, and trails in the
community.
General information:
A standard, free standing bench shall
have back support with optional arm
rest.
The standard bench is provided by
Mincor, treated wood without arm
rests or composite with arm rests are
6 foot in length.
Materials:
Bench frames shall be constructed of
durable metals such as galvanized
steel, ductal cast iron, or other metals
designed for commercial exterior use.
Product shall have smooth welds
joints and corners. Joint fasteners
shall be embedded or sealed.
Composite boards shall have a brown
tone and natural wood will be
treated.
Features:
Only the composite benches are
available with arm rests
Installation:
Benches shall be sufficiently mounted
to prevent movement from its initial
location. (pavers, concrete pad etc.)
Benches with ADA accessibility shall
have a minimum of a 6-foot radius of
area on one side of the bench.
Benches shall be located in seasonally
shaded areas when possible.
Benches shall be placed no closer
than 200 feet apart.
Donations –The parks committee
shall evaluate the location provided
in these standards to accept or
provide alternative locations for
benches.
Memorial benches – Plaques are to
be a maximum of 2”x 5” and of non-
ferrous material. Replacement of
plaques will be the responsibility of
the Gifter.
Bench |
Business Area
Purpose:
Benches will be located in
commercial and business areas, along
sidewalks, near government centers,
cemetery’s, etc. in the community.
General information:
A standard, free standing bench shall
have back support and arm rest.
The standard bench is provided by,
Wabash Valley, Butler Collection -
Model # BU1119C – 6’ in length.
Materials:
Benches shall be constructed of
durable metals such as galvanized
steel, ductal cast iron, or other metals
designed for commercial exterior use.
Product shall have smooth welds
joints ad corners. Joint fasteners shall
be embedded or sealed.
Features:
Colors – Forest Green
Installation:
Benches shall be sufficiently mounted
to prevent movement from its initial
location. (pavers, concrete pad etc.)
Benches with ADA accessibility shall
have a minimum of a 6-foot radius of
area on one side of the bench.
Benches shall be located in seasonally
shaded areas when possible.
Benches shall be placed no closer
than 200 feet apart on a single
stretch of sidewalk. They shall be at
least 20’ from pedestrian ramps.
Donations –The parks committee
shall evaluate the location provided
in these standards to accept or
provide alternative locations for
benches.
Memorial benches – Plaques are to
be a maximum of 2”x 5” and of non-
ferrous material. Replacement of
plaques will be the responsibility of
the Gifter.
Burst Rust Granite Hazelnut Hunter Moccasin
Ocean Blue Pewter Vein Smoke Silver Straw
Textured
Black
Textured
Bronze
Textured Red Yoke White
Espresso Wheat Italia Weathered
Standard Powder-coat Colors:
Faux-Wood Standard
Powder-coat Colors:
Faux-Wood Special
Powder-coat Colors:
All 10-12
week lead-
time for
special order
colors