09.d PW - Bench Donation Report
Staff Report – Consent Item
Date of Meeting: 12/21/2021
For: Honorable Mayor and Council
From: Director of Public Works – Charles Fischer
Subject: Lilleskogen Park Bench Donation
Background:
In September of this year the Council approved the Memorial Park Bench Donation program in
Lilleskogen Park. Public Works was contacted by the Jellum Family and will be donating a
Memorial Bench in honor of Vernon LeRoy Jellum. Payment for the park bench has been made
to the City and the order of the bench will be made before December 31, 2021. The installation
of the bench will take place after the concrete pads are completed in the Spring of 2022. This is
the first bench donation in the new program and the location chosen is nea r the walking path
bridge. The location chosen will also be replacing an old wood bench that was already due for
removal and replacement. The map provided shows the location of installation along with the
other locations still available within 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 p rovide 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.
Donation Location:
Fiscal Impact:
There will be no fiscal impact to the City budget with the donation which covers the cost of the
bench and associated accessories.
Recognition:
Public Works would like to recognize the generous do nation to the Lilleskogen Memorial Park
Bench program. Within in the meeting packet you will find the donation documents including
the Resolution for donation acceptance.