6.1 PRSR SR 02-13-2019Template Updated 4/14
Request for Action
To
Parks and Recreation Commission
Item Number
6.1
Agenda Section
Action Items
Meeting Date
February 13, 2019
Prepared by
Steve Benoit, Recreation Manager
Item Description
Meadowvale Park Free Little Library
Reviewed by
Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director
Reviewed by
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Action Requested
Approve, by motion, installation of Free Little Library in Meadowvale Park.
Background/Discussion
Elk River Resident Sue Anderson has requested to install a free little library at Meadowvale Park. A Little
Free Library is a “take a book, return a book” free book exchange. They come in many shapes and sizes,
but the most common version is a small wooden box of books. Anyone may take a book or bring a book
to share. Little Free Library book exchanges have a unique, personal touch. There is an understanding
that real people are sharing their favorite books with their community; Little Libraries have been called
“mini-town squares.”
The location will be somewhere by the park entrance which encompasses the playground. The Anderson
family will construct, install, and maintain the library. Staff will work with the Anderson family on exact
location and installation process.
Financial Impact
None
Attachments
N/A