8d Memorial Program CommitteeCITYOF
CHANHASSEN
690 G7 Center D~ive, PO Box I47
Cbanhasse,, Mi~mesota 55317
Phone 612.937.1900
Get,era/Fax' 612. 937. 5739
&~gi~teeri~g Fax 612.937. 9i 52
]~ublic $,~0~ £,~' 612.934.2524
Web z~,~,tc, ci. cha~hassen, nm. us
MEMORANDUM
TO: Scott Botcher, City Manager
FROM: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
DATE: May 3~ 2000
SUB J:
Recommendation to Establish Memorial Program Committee
On March 28 the Park and Recreation Commission discussed the establishment of
a memorial program. The City Council will recall that last year the city received a
request to construct a memorial at Lake Ann Park. Without a policy or program
in place, it was difficult to manage this request. A small sampling of what other
communities are doing in this area was conducted. The idea of a memorial tree
arboretum came out on top as the most appealing. A copy of the report to the
Park and Recreation Commission, which includes information about Maple
Grove's program, is attached.
One potential site for a tree arboretum could be the old Redi-Mix site near the
pedestrian bridge. A planting plan would be prepared from which individuals
would select their memorial tree. Payment would cover the cost of the tree and
initial planting. Ongoing maintenance costs would need to be budgeted as a part
of the general fund. Identification for the memorial would be displayed on a large
plaque located at City Hall.
The commission concluded their discussion by agreeing that the establishment of
a small committee to iron out the details of this proposal is the best approach.
Commissioner Karlovich moved to recommend that the City Council, in
cooperation with the Environmental Commission and the Park and Recreation
Commission, establish a Chanhassen Memorial Tree Arboretum Program. The
specifics of said program to be established by a committee of six--two from each
council/commission with staff support from the Environmental Resources
Coordinator, Park and Recreation Director, and City Manager's office.
Commissioner Franks seconded the motion, all voted in favor, and the motion
carried. The commission selected Jan Lash and Fred Berg as their designated
appointees.
Note: The City Council approved the formation of a committee. The first
meeting will be scheduled for June
g:\park\th\memorialprogconm~doc
The G0, qf Chauhasse,. A W'o~,i,g communiO, with clean lakes, qtialiO, schools, a cha,ni~g dou,mown, thriving businesses, and beaut(fid parks. A great place to live, work, and play.