RES 2021-78 Amending the Park Donation PolicyCITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2021-78
AMENDING THE PARK DONATION POLICY
WHEREAS, the City previously adopted amendments of the park donation policy on June 11, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the City has made certain revisions within the park donation policy regarding park memorial
benches; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the proposed amendment at their meeting on
September 21, 2021.
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the amended policy at their meeting on September 27, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the proposed amended park dedication policy is consistent
with City goals related to the park system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA:
1. That the amended Parl< Donation Policy as attached hereto is hereby adopted and effective
immediately.
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 27th day of September, 2021.
MOTION BY: DARKENWALD
SECONDED BY: DAHL
INFAVOR: STOCKAMP, DARKENWALD, GOEDE, DAHL
OPPOSED: NONE
CITY OF OTSEGO
Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
Audra zel, City 6fdrk
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PARK DONATION POLICY
ADOPTED: September 27, 2021
A. Purpose
It is the purpose of this policy to establish guidelines for the donation of memorials at parks in the City of
Otsego. This policy is intended to provide an administrative process for donating improvements for parks
to the City while removing emotional considerations and to ensure consistency and equal opportunity.
B. Memorials
A. An individual or organization may pay tribute to a deceased Otsego resident (current or former)
by donating a memorial.
B. Donations will be accepted for the following:
1. A living memorial such as a tree, shrub or other planting of a type, size and location
approved by City staff.
2. Park bench memorials size and design predetermined with the location approved by City
staff.
3. Monetary donation to the City's Park development fund to be used exclusively for the
development of new park facilities or improvement of existing parks at the discretion of
the City.
C. Recognition:
1. A plaque shall be provided by the City recognizing the individual donation of a living
memorial with "Donated in memory of
2. Monetary or other donations shall be recognized on a plaque displayed at City Hall.
D. Installation of the living memorial shall be sup e4-completed by City staff.
E. The donor shall provide for the cost of the living memorial and plaque, plus installation and any
future maintenance that may be required. At the end of the benches life cycle. the donor may
choose to extend the life -cycle term by pay ng_for the current value of a new donation and its
associated maintenance cost.
C. Acceptance
A. Proposals for donation of a memorial for a City Park shall be submitted in writing to the Parl<s and
Recreation Department along with any fees required by this Section.
B. City staff shall review the proposed memorial for consistency with this policy. If the proposal is
consistent with this policy, City staff shall prepare a resolution pursuant to Minnesota Statutes
465.03 requiring that all gifts and donations of real or personal property be accepted only by
approval of the City Council.
C. Acceptance of the proposed donation shall require adoption of the resolution by a majority vote
of the City Council.
D. PRAIRIE PARK VETERANS MEMORIAL:
A. The City Council has established a memorial at Otsego Prairie Park to honor those people that
have served or are currently serving in the United States military.
B. All active, non -active, or veteran members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast
Guard, Reserves or National Guard are eligible for recognition for their service; those recognized
are not required to be a current or former resident of Otsego.
C. Individuals are to be recognized on a paver brick inscribed with their name, rank, service, and
conflict (if applicable) only.
D. Paver bricks may be purchased through the Parks and Recreation Department which shall acquire
and install the inscribed paver bricks.
E. The paver bricks are the property of the City of Otsego to be maintained by the City; the City
provides no warranty as to the condition of the paver brick including, but not limited to, legibility
of the inscription.
E. Other Donations
Proposals for donation of improvements for a City Park other than provided for by this Policy or a
monetary donation shall be reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Commission and subject to acceptance
by the City Council by resolution as provided for in Section 05,04.03 of this Policy.
F. Fees
The City Council shall adopt annually a schedule of fees related to donation of memorials in Section 2-4-
2 of the City Code.