HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - May 20, 2015 C-05AGENDA ITEM C015
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AGENDA TITLE: Accept Memorial Tree and Plaque Donation from Dennis and Carol Callahan
MEETING DATE: May 20, 2015
PREPARED BY: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept memorial tree and plaque donation from Dennis and Carol
Callahan.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On Saturday, February 21, 2015, Park Superintendent Steve Dutra
met with Mr. Dennis Callahan regarding a request for a memorial
tree project at Peterson Park. Mr. Callahan offered to purchase a
24" box Autumn Blaze Maple that would be planted as part of the
2015 Peterson Park Arbor Day community event. Park Superintendent Dutra detailed how Mr. Callahan
could secure support and approval for the project, a proposed location was discussed, possible project
costs were discussed and a proposed time line was developed. On Tuesday, March 10, 2015, City Staff
received a project request email from Mr. Callahan outlining his wishes for the memorial tree and plaque
project. On Saturday, April 11, 2015, the 24" box Maple tree was planted at Peterson Park as part of the
Arbor Day event.
At the May 5, 2015, Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, the Commission voted to accept this
donation and recommended that City Council support the project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
FUNDING AVAILABLE
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cc: City Attorney
This project is estimated to cost $600. Mr. and Mrs. Callahan has agreed to
provide all necessary funding.
Purchased with donated funds from Mr. and Mrs. Callahan
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Services
APPROVED:
tep n 5chwabauer, City Manager