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SCANDIA
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: June 18, 2013
To: City Council
From: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
Re: Luke Eklund Eagle Scout Project
Agenda Item #: 9.c)
Background:
Luke Eklund presented his Eagle Scout project to the Parks and Recreation Committee on
November 5, 2012 and the City Council on November 20, 2013. The Council approved Eklund's
project at the Swedish Monument at that time. As required by state law, the Council must now
formally accept Eklund's donation by resolution.
Issue:
Should the Council accept the donation of Luke Eklund's Eagle Scout project?
Proposal Details:
Included in your packet is a detailed description of Luke's project at the Swedish Monument.
Luke will be at the June 18t" meeting to provide you with a brief recap of his project.
Superintendent Kieffer has reviewed the work and recommends the Council accepts the
donation.
Financial Impact:
Luke has secured funding from the Scandia Marine Lions to complete this project. Benches
were donated by Elim Lutheran Church.
Option:
1) Approve Resolution 06-18-13-06
2) Amend and then approve Resolution 06-18-13-06
3) Take no action at this time.
4) Do not approve project.
Recommendation:
Option 1.
CITY OF SCANDIA
RESOLUTION NO. 06-18-13-06
ACCEPTING DONATION OF SWEDISH MONUMENT IMPROVEMENTS AND
LANDSCAPING PROJECT FROM EAGEL SCOUT LUKE EKLUND
WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Luke Eklund approached the City Council at its November 20,
2012 meeting with a proposal to update the area around the Swedish Monument and surrounding
landscaping as his Eagle Scout award project; and
WHEREAS, the Council gave its approval for him to proceed with the project; and
WHEREAS, the concrete benches have been installed at the Swedish Monument site and
landscaping improvements have been completed which are a beautiful addition to the site; and
WHEREAS, Eklund was responsible for all of the aspects of the project, including raising
a total of$993.58 to cover the cost of the project; and
WHEREAS, Luke Eklund has been invited to the June 18, 2013 Council meeting to
provide a final update on his project and to be recognized for his efforts;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SCANDIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that it should and
hereby does accept the donation of the Concrete Benches and Swedish Monument Landscaping
Project from Eagle Scout Luke Eklund, and
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council recognizes and extends its thanks
to Eagle Scout Luke Eklund on behalf of all of the citizens of Scandia, for his generous donation
to our community.
Adopted by the Scandia City Council this 18th day of June, 2013.
Randall Simonson, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk/Administrator
,
Luke Eklund
Eagle Scout Project
Scandia Boy Scout Troop 173
Scandia City Council Meeting
June 18, 2013
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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
• Removed overgrown honeysuckle on north side
• Planted ten low maintenance Alpine Currant on north side
� Installed heavy duty plastic edging around newly planted area
• Laid down landscaping mesh in new planted areas
• Planted 50 Stella D'oro daylilies
• Placed 4.5 yards of mulch around perimeter of the monument site
• Poured two 5" thick concrete slabs for benches
• Installed two concrete benches*
• Fix rotted posts on the information sign
• Repainted Sign
• Put down 8 rolls of sod
*Used benches donated by the Elim Church. Top surface that was
repaired and painted.
Project Cost and Funding
The project cost was $993.58 and was fully funded by the Scandia-
Marine Lions Club.
Services Provided
• Elim Church donated two used benches
• Abrahamson's donated landscape plan and discounted cost for
landscape supplies
• Boy Scouts and their families provided labor
• Scandia- Marine Lions funded the project in full
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People Who Helped
Wayne Eklund, Bridget Eklund, Brenda Eklund, Sam Eklund, Dave
Seeler, Jim Forsell, John Ziegelski, Joel Nelson, Reed Nelson, Dewayne
Olson, Kory Olson, Thomas Lillquist, Kyle Trapp, Paul Schmid, Daniel
Schmid, Shawn Otto, Grayson Dewolf, Chris Thompson, Dominick
Thompson, Wyatt Thompson, Brandon Weigel, Zac Boesel, Dee Boesel
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SCANDIA
DONATION FORM FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, MEMORIALS,
TRIBUTES, WORKS OF ART
(Including funding proposals for the above purposes)
DONOR INFORMATION
Name: Luke Eklund
Address: 15310 204` St. Scandia, MN
Phone: (651)-433-4973
Email: ipodacdc@gmail.com
Hereby makes a proposal to fund and/or construct a Public Improvement Project, memorial,
tribute, or work of art consisting of landscapin ,gLputting in benches, and si�n repair.
The intended purpose of this donation is to make the Swedish monument look better.
Proposed location is the Swedish monument.
Donation subject to the following restriction (if any):
Condition, Conservation and Maintenance Requirements: The grass will need to be cut and the
shrubs trimmed.
What type of materials will be used in the proposed Project? Shovels, wood frames, drills, and
hammers.
What is the intended life span of the Project? 50 years
What short and long-term maintenance may be required and what is the anticipated cost of such
maintenance? Cuttin�grass and trimming the bushes will be all the required maintenance.
The City of Scandia will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the intended purpose of the
donation but reserves the right to utilize, relocate and/or dispose of any item through donated
funds as the City of Scandia may deem fit.
This agreement shall not take effect until the City Council for the City of Scandia has
specifically accepted this donation by a resolution receiving and aff'irmative vote of two-thirds of
the Council.
Donor Date
Donor Date
Recommended:
Department Head Date
Accepted:
City Administrator Date