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Shakopee City Council
January 5, 2021

FROM:Keith Raines, Public Works Park Supervisor
TO:Mayor & Council
Subject:
Donation of Eleven Benches in Lions Park
Policy/Action Requested:
Approve Resolution No. R2021-004, accepting the donation of eleven memorial benches in memory of Norbert and Grace Schmitt, Hank Theis, Harold "Ed" Bigot, Lavella Hope Kyes, Suzanne O'Brien, Jennifer Eckers, Ralph and Dolores Menden, Patricia and Richard Erickson and Family, Myron Gruetzmacher, and the Shakopee Valley Lions.
Recommendation:
Approve Resolution No. R2021-004.
Discussion:

As part of the original Lions splash pad project in 2019, the Lions concept and approved plan included benches to be installed around the splash pad. 11 benches have been donated as part of the Lions club bench donation program. The benches are made by a local company, "By the Yard", for the cost of $776.00 each. Each bench will be engraved stating the donation.

 

The first four memorial benches were installed recently after the canopies were installed around the splash pad. These benches are in honor of:

 

  • Norbert and Grace Schmitt
  • Hank Theis
  • Two benches for Harold "Ed" Bigot

 

The other seven benches will be placed around the splash pad and other locations throughout Lions Park. These seven benches are in honor of:

 

  • Lavella Hope Kyes
  • Suzanne O'Brien
  • Jennifer Eckers
  • Ralph and Dolores Menden
  • Patricia and Richard Erickson and Family
  • Myron Gruetzmacher
  • The Shakopee Valley Lions

 

The City of Shakopee appreciates the generosity of the Lions club and of each individual/family/group, helping to support the city's parks. The total donation amount for the benches is $8,536.00. The city's donation policy requires a 2/3 vote to accept donations of real property.

Budget Impact:
There is no budget impact to the city. The benches are ordered, paid for and installed by the Shakopee Lions.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Resolution R2021-004