06.k Memorial Park Bench Program Staff Report
Staff Report
Public Works – Consent Item
Date of Meeting: September 21, 2021
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Charles Fischer, Director of Public Works
Re: Memorial Bench Program at Lilleskogen Park
Background:
The Parks & Recreation Committee proposes a Memorial Bench Program at Lilleskogen Park for six
memorial benches. This program would start with the placement of six concrete pads with locations
picked by Public Works and PRC. With the placement and installation of the six concrete pads donors
could walk the site and pick the pad of their choice until no other pad is available. The proposal to
install the pads before benches are donated is to s ave concrete installation costs and create a timely
bench installation for the donor. Also, having a preapproved bench and options will expedite the
ordering process of the bench and plaque to be installed.
Issue:
Should the City of Scandia offer a Memorial Bench Program at Lilleskogen Park?
Program Details:
The Parks & Recreation Committee and Public Works Department have identified 6 locations to install
memorial park benches along the Children’s Story Path within Lilleskogen Park. Benches would be 6’
Pilot Rock WRB composite lumber park benches with arm rests, or similar design approved by Public
Works, due to their durability and replacement parts availability that fit current Park Bench Standards.
City Staff will provide the options to donors for donation to the City of Scandia and assist in the
ordering process once the donation funds have been received by the City. Public Works will install
each surface mounted bench on a pre-installed concrete pad.
Picture courtesy of Pilot Rock website.
Picture courtesy of Advantage signs
Blue Dots represent bench locations
Fiscal Impact:
The costs associated with the bench and plaque to be bo rne solely by the donor. Current prices are
$890 for this bench, $36 for each arm rest, $200 for the plaque and $176 for shipping for a total of
$1,338. The Public Works Department would provide the concrete pad and installation service.
Minimal future maintenance costs would be incurred by Public Works due to the durability of the
bench and included parts.
Options:
1. Approve this Memorial Bench Program at Lilleskogen Park.
2. Approve this Memorial Bench Program at Lilleskogen Park with changes.
3. Do not approve this Memorial Bench Program at Lilleskogen Park.
Recommendation:
Option 1