Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 03/12/2009

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1. A memorial bench may be dedicated in the donator's park of choice. 2. The donor can choose the general placement within a park; the exact location of the bench is dependent upon existing site conditions and shall be determined by the appointed officer. 3. Benches will be constructed from a concrete material and be of a high quality design. The bench will be secured in a concrete pad by the City and/or its contractor. 4. A brass plaque with the inscription "in memory of' the name of the person, recognition of public office (if appropriate), and dates of birth and death will be affixed to the bench. In the event that the plaque is damaged, defaced, and/or removed, the City will replace it for the useful life of the bench. 5. No additional mementos, e.g. vases, statues, etc. shall be permitted at the location of the bench. 6. The cost of a memorial bench is $1000. A bench is guaranteed for a minimum of 10 years. 1. Ashes shall only be scattered in locations agreed to in advance by the Parks & Recreation Director, at a predetermined time, day and date in consultation with the next of kin or executor of the estate. 2. No additional mementos, e.g. vases, statues, etc. shall be permitted at the location where the ashes are scattered. Other Memorials 1. Other memorial donations, e.g. picnic shelter, playground, etc., will be considered on an individual basis. 2. Recognition of such memorials will be made at an appropriate level in consultation with the next of kin or executor of estate. For more information, contact Todd Hoffman, Parks & Recreation Director at 952-227-1129 or by em ail atthoffman@ci.chanhassen.mn.us.