ADDITION Bench Standards ApprovalBench 1 Park
Natural Areas
Purpose:
Park benches will be located in parks,
along pathways, and trails in the
community.
General in ormation:
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.
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October 16, 2018
Scandia City Council
Page 2 of 8
Resolution 10-16-18-04 Modifying the Compensation Policy Pay Rate Exhibit A
Approving the 2017 Pay Equity Report
Resolution 10-16-18-05 Amending the Fund Balance Policy
Resolution 10-16-18-06 Adopting an Investment Policy
Annual review —Brenda Eklund
Annual review — Judi Negus
Retirement of Firefighter Ron Hawkinson
Winter Skating Programs
1) Agreement with Kathryn Herman for Learn to Skate program
2) Seasonal Ice Rink Staffing
Hiring part-time plow drivers
Kronmiller, seconded by Hegland, moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
The motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING: LIQUOR LICENSE VIOLATION AT SCANDIA OLDE TOWNE
LIQUOR 6RESOLUTIONNO.10-16-18-07
Adrian Franssen, owner of Scandia Olde Towne Liquor, was present for a public hearing to
address the ordinance violation of selling alcohol to an underage buyer that occurred on July 19,
2018 during a compliance check by the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Franssen plead
guilty to a misdemeanor charge to providing alcohol to a minor as a first-time offense. The
City's ordinance requires a public hearing to consider a penalty for the violation. Administrator
Soltis explained that the ordinance states a minimum civil penalty of $500 must be imposed in
addition to a one -day suspension of business for a first violation.
Mr. Franssen stated that this is his first violation in 52 years of checking id's. Council member
Schneider asked for the minimum penalty. Council member Kronrmller agreed, saying Franssen
has run a good business for many years. Council member Ness asked if the fine could be
Iessened. Attorney Sherburne noted that the ordinance language states the minimum penalty of
$500.
Schneider, seconded by Hegland, moved to adopt Resolution No. 10-6-18-07, Imposing
License Suspension and Civil Penalties on Scandia Olde Towne Liquors for Liquor License
Violations, with the suspension date of January 7, 2019 and a civil penalty of $500 to be
paid within 30 days. The motion carried 5-0.
PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
Recommendation on Bench Standards
Dan Lee, member of the Park and Recreation Committee, described the bench policy the
Committee is recommending for approval. The standards will provide for consistency and
guidelines for future donations or purchases of benches within the parks and urban areas in
Scandia. Karonmilier, seconded by Hegland, moved to approve the Bench Standard
Guidelines as recommended by the PRC. The motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Maefsky asked if there had been discussion at the last PRC meeting on a provision for
financial assistance to registrants of the winter skate programs. Lee responded they had not, but