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2^‘W HILLS <br />MEMORANDUM <br />DATE: April 19, 2011 <br />TO: Parks Trails and Recreation Committee <br />FROM: Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager <br />SUBJECT: Park Bench Location Discussion <br />Background <br />The park bench implementation program was approved in 2010 by the City Council. This <br />implementation program is on a four year cycle. The CIP includes $5,000 each year for the <br />years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. We are in year two of the cycle. At the March 21, 2011 joint <br />PTRC /City Council meeting, the park bench implementation program was discussed. The City <br />Council would like the PTRC to recommend locations for the benches before they are installed. <br />The PTRC indicated that they felt it was best to wait until after the park tour in June to <br />recommend placement. At their April 11, 2011 meeting, the City Council authorized the <br />purchase of eight benches. However, they indicated that they would like the PTRC to choose <br />locations as soon as possible so that the benches will be able to be used throughout the entire <br />spring /summer. Staff has included a bench location map for review that includes where <br />existing benches are; Ramsey County proposed locations and potential future locations for future <br />benches. These locations can be changed or alternate locations can be added by the committee. <br />Staff provided potential locations only for discussion purposes. <br />Requested Action <br />Staff is asking for the PTRC to review potential locations for eight park benches and recommend <br />placement in order for staff to proceed with installation. <br />04192011 Bench Implementation Process. doc <br />