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_ _ _ _ _ __ <br />_ ___. <br />_ _ _ . _ <br />��i EN HILLS <br />MEMORANDUM <br />DATE: January 11, 2010 <br />TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members <br />Sue Iverson, Acting City Administrator <br />FROM: Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager <br />SUBJECT: Park Bench Donation Program <br />Back�round <br />Staff presented a Memorial Park Bench Program for review and approval at the October 26, <br />2009 and November 30, 2009 City Council Meetings. The City Council was supportive of <br />the program. However, they asked staff to make some changes to the program. Council <br />tabled the item and asked for staff to bring the item back with the suggested changes at a <br />later meeting. <br />Staff revised the program and below are the changes: <br />• The name of the program has been changed to the "Park Bench Donation <br />Program" <br />• The donations can be anonymous, in honor or in memory of a loved one or <br />to recognize someone's special achievement. <br />• The fee for a standard park bench donation has been changed to $500. The <br />style was changed to allow for flexibility on bench placement. The <br />style seems appropriate for a park or trail. <br />• The style chosen is a comfortable design made entirely of recycled <br />materials, including the frames. This is an in-ground design, which makes it <br />very sturdy and maintenance free. This particular bench is found at multiple <br />vendors and should be available for years. However, if it is ever <br />discontinued, it is a standard design that can be replaced by a similar <br />model. <br />The plaque is now offered as an option. Staff is now proposing to offer two <br />different sized plaques. The 8" x 2" engraved plaque will be $100 and the <br />10" x 3" engraved plaque will remain at $150. Staff researched outdoor <br />recycled plastic for the plaques which would be relatively inexpensive. <br />However, after review of other programs and looking at the various options, <br />staff is still recommending offering the bronze engraved plaque. This has <br />proven to be the most durable for the outdoors and also is a nicer look for <br />recognition purposes. <br />I IMet�o-inet. us l a�denhills IPR�PWIParks IMemos I Council Memos 1011110 Pa�k Bench Donation P�og�am <br />Policy third review.doc <br />