HomeMy WebLinkAboutCemetary Commission Minutes 02.25.2010CEMETERY COMMISSION MINUTES
February 25, 2010
5:30 P.M. at CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT
OTHERS PRESENT:
• Public Input - None.
Norm Stamper, Chairman Chuck Rodgers
Dick Fritzler Wally Hall
LuAnne Engh Mayor Olson
Bill Sheridan Cathy Gabrian
Kurt Markegard Matt Wheeler
Dick Metzger Bob Saxbury
Max Long Richard Klose
Howard Guenthner Hank Guerrero
• Gathering Area in Veteran Section - Norm said this is an informational meeting to discuss the
gathering area. He welcomed the members from the VFW who were in attendance. He referred
this to Chuck Rodgers who has been working on it.
Chuck said we received a plan from CTA Architects' but we cannot afford it. He introduced
Hank Guerrero, owner of P&H Concrete. Chuck contacted Hank to see what ideas he has to
make this more affordable and get the project moving. Hank presented Plan-A stating it has ten
foot control joints with saw cuts every five feet. It will have decorative concrete leading out to
the sidewalks. The podium will be lifted six inches and the walkway in the center will be
handicap accessible. The eye will have joints to follow the walkway and the concrete could be
colored and/or stamped. Plan-A would allow seating for approximately 50 with wider walkways.
Chuck's drawing would allow seating for 100 with four rows of benches and narrower walkways.
There was discussion about the benches. Norm said we want to get a contract in place to start the
flat work and the benches can be added later. Hank will bring back information on the benches
he makes, the cost and the colors available for the concrete. It was stated that once the flatwork is
done, we may be able to get a better idea of how we want the benches placed and how many to
use. It was suggested that we get the information out to the public so we can accept memorials
to help fund this project. Howard Guenthner stated the VFW will be meeting later in March and
they may be interested in donating towards this project.
Hank stated Option-1 is 1,646 square feet and would run $5,349.00. Option-2 is 1,571 square
feet and would run $5,103.00. There was discussion about the plan and it was agreed that we
would not want to narrow up the design. Option-1 would allow room for people to stand behind
the rows of benches. Hank said the `eye design' is what put it over $5,000.00 and if this was
poured the same as the rest of the area, it would reduce the cost. There was discussion about the
City's purchasing policy and a copy was reviewed. Chuck and Hank were going to visit with
Schessler's to see if they would be willing to donate a portion of the concrete for the project,
which would lower the cost.
The flagpoles were discussed and many liked the white fiberglass one in Veteran's Park.
Information will be brought to the committee on cost and where this one was purchased. It was
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stated the flatwork can be done and a hole will be left open so when poles are chosen, they can be
installed according to the manufacturer's specifications for that pole.
• Other - The question was asked if we are going to clean up the cemetery according to our new
regulations. Cathy stated she will put a notice in the Laurel Outlook and run it several times.
Norm would like to go forward with this item and get it on the council workshop. The next meeting will
be held on Thursday, March 4th at 5:30 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Cathy Gabrian