6.1. PRSR 10-09-2013 Elk Request for Action
River
To Item Number
Parks and Recreation Commission 6.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Discussion Items October 9,2013 Michael Hecker,Parks and Recreation Director
Item Description Reviewed by
Bailey Point Nature Preserve Memorial Donation Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
No action required. Staff will need more information regarding wetlands and memorials before a
decision can be recommended.
Background/Discussion
Staff has been approached by the Elk River Rotary to develop a memorial at BPNP (Bailey Point Nature
Preserve) in memory of Thomas Jay NcNair. The proposed location is at the confluence of the Elk and
Mississippi Rivers and includes two benches with area pavers. Lynn Caswell from the Rotary will present
the memorial concept at the October 9 Commission meeting.
While the Commission may initially review the concept plans for a memorial,staff is currently
researching the constraints of its location in a floodplain. The two benches and/or the pavers maybe an
issue for construction and ongoing maintenance.
According to the conservation easement for BPNP, structures such as benches and picnic tables are
allowed as long as they do not impair or interfere with the natural habitat or scenic qualities of the
property. The question of the location at the confluence and the proposed pavers are being reviewed by
staff through the Minnesota Land Trust.
Financial Impact
The Rotary has a budget of up to $10,000 to construct the memorial. If the Commission approves a
concept of a memorial at BPNP, it will need to be approved by City Council as a gift per State Statute.
Attachments
• BPNP Bench Memorial layout
• BPNP Memorial Site Map
• BPNP Memorial Vicinity Map
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