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Public Works MEMORIALS IN CITY PARKS (on public property) POLICY Purpose The City recognizes the desire of citizens to commemorate a former citizen with the dedication of a memorial in a City park or on City-owned property. Such a memorial may include planting a tree, dedicating a bench, etc. The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the City is consistent in how it allows the use of City-owned property for dedicating memorials and to ensure that the items dedicated do not detract from the value or proposed use of the City-owned property or create additional maintenance and upkeep for the City. Policy For citizens wishing to dedicate a memorial on City-owned property, the following policy will apply: 1. Individual(s) will be allowed to request any City park for their memorial, to be approved by the Commission. 2. Individual(s) will agree to pay for the cost of proposed memorial and installation. 3. Individual(s) will work with City staff to purchase a product similar to existing park equipment so it will complement or enhance existing park aesthetics without significantly increasing park maintenance. 4. If a tree is requested, individual(s) will work with the City forester to purchase a tree of desirable type for preferred park location. 5. Individual(s) will pay for a plaque, if desired, to attach on or near the memorial. 6. The Mounds View Parks Department will provide general upkeep of the memorial, as it fits with any regular park maintenance. 7. The City of Mounds View will not pay to replace any memorial that is damaged beyond repair by vandalism orweather-related incidents. However, the individual(s) will be notified, if possible, if such an incident occurs. 8. The Mounds View Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission will make every effort to work with individual(s) to honor the memorial request and make a recommendation to the Mounds View City Council for final approval.