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PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES <br /> November 17, 2009 <br /> Page 4 of 7 <br /> C. Park Bench Donation Program Review (continued) <br /> Chair Peck questioned where the memorial plaque would be placed on the park bench. <br /> Ms. Olson explained that the benches were designed to hold the plaque on the back center of the <br /> park bench. She asked for any further comments from the Committee at this time along with a <br /> recommendation to Council. <br /> Council Liaison Holmes questioned if the $500 park bench expense included installation. <br /> Ms. Olson indicated there would be a small expense for the concrete needed to provide footings <br /> for the park benches, but staff would install all donated benches. She explained that the footing <br /> style bench was much more cost efficient than those that required a cement slab. <br /> Chair Peck questioned if there were any additional fees or expenses. <br /> Ms. Olson stated that the City would need to cover the cost of shipping for the benches as each <br /> bench was $500 not including taxes or shipping. <br /> Council Liaison Holmes suggested staff seek other options for the plaque to reduce the expense <br /> and keep the bench affordable. <br /> Ms. Olson stated she would search for additional options but that she did want the benches to <br /> maintain consistency. <br /> Chair Peck agreed that the benches should have some level of consistency and that this item <br /> could be revisited after the program has been implemented for some time. <br /> A Committee member questioned if the bench itself could be engraved. <br /> Ms. Olson stated this was an option but was really expensive. <br /> Council Liaison Holmes reported that one company gives away free plaques to all servicemen <br /> and women that die in the line of duty. She recommended this be done for the officer that was <br /> killed this past year. <br /> MOTION: Committee Member Scott motioned to recommend the Council approve the Park <br /> Bench Donation Program, removing the extra options and using the standard <br /> Uptown Bench for $500, seconded by Committee Member O'Malley. The <br /> motion carried unanimously. <br />