Laserfiche WebLink
CITY':; �;: OF <br />IN ` KE <br />Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department <br />600 Town Center Parkway <br />Lino Lakes, MN 55014 <br />(651) 982 -2440 Fax (651) 982 -2439 <br />www.ci.lino - lakes.mn.us <br />• <br />• <br />January 3, 2008 <br />TO: Park Board Members <br />FROM: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director <br />SUBJECT: Request to Place Memorial in Clearwater Creek Park <br />Attached is a letter from the "Neighbors of Clearwater Creek" requesting that one of the park <br />benches in Clearwater Creek Park be dedicated to the memory of Brittany Nelson. The Nelson <br />family at 6656 Tele Lane lost their daughter when she was attempting to cross Highway 61 when <br />she was struck by an oncoming car. The neighborhood has raised over $500 for this endeavor. <br />In the past, city staff has worked with residents in placing park benches along our trail system to <br />serve as memorials, but have not addressed the placement of memorials in our neighborhood <br />parks. <br />If the Park Board is comfortable with this request, city staff will work with Mrs. Sylvander in <br />coordinating the design and placement of a small memorial plate on one of the benches near the <br />playground area. Since the park bench has already been installed perhaps the Park Board can <br />designate the $500 donation for future enhancements to Clearwater Creek Park (i.e. <br />landscaping). <br />Also, it is imperative that the "Neighbors of Clearwater Creek" understand that the City does not <br />guarantee the safety /future replacement of the memorial. When graffiti, vandalism, or the effects <br />of the weather have a negative impact on the memorial, it can be very upsetting to the individuals <br />who made the memorial donation. We will certainly inform Mrs. Sylvander of any <br />circumstances that may arise in the future. <br />sw /parkbrd/meeting information/Request to Place Memorial in Clearwater Creek Park.doc <br />sw /parkbrd/meeting info/ <br />