HomeMy WebLinkAboutCemetary Commission Minutes 03.03.2005CEMETERY COMMISSION MINUTES
March 3, 2005
5:00 P.M. CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT:
CITY ADVISORS:
Dick Fritzler, Chairman
Lee Bamdt
Jo Meccage
Steve Klotz
Chuck Rodgers
Ken Olson
Cathy Gabrian
Kurt Markegard
Minutes:
Motion by Chuck Rodgers to approve the minutes of October 28, 2004, seconded
by Lee Barndt. Motion carried.
Engineering Presentation:
Steve explained that the city put out a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a sprinkling system
for the Laurel Cemetery. We received one proposal back from Carl Thuesen, ASLA and
he is here to give an engineering presentation.
Carl gave a presentation using power point. He explained that he has been in the
business since 1973 and self employed since 1984. His areas of expertise are in golf
course design, irrigation design, large turf irrigation, and landscape architecture. He has
a very capable staff and introduced Nathan Steiner, who has worked for him for four
years. If they are the successful bidder, Nathan would be in project supervisor and the
one we deal with on a day to day basis.
Carl showed pictures and gave information on several cemeteries they have worked on,
most of them being located in Wyoming. They have won state and national awards for
their irrigation system design for the Sheridan, Wyoming cemetery.
In response to a question from Chuck regarding grants for this type of work, Carl said he
is not aware of any but there are development grants for irrigation systems through
DNRC.
Discussion followed regarding the type of sprinklers used and specific problems
associated with cemetery sprinkling such as where lines can run in relation to plots and
coverage around monuments. Carl stated they have the advantage over going to a box
store because they are completely familiar with all types and manufacmre's brands of
sprinkler equipment. This knowledge will allow them to pick and choose materials best
suited to perform specific functions within the irrigation system.
Steve then explained the steps involved in the process. The Cemetery Board originally
got council approval to go out for an RFP.
Discussion followed regarding funding and perpetual care. It was stated that if we like
their work, we may consider them for the master plan in the future and it would save us
money since they are already familiar with our cemetery.
Cathy spoke regarding the importance of a master plan. We are at a point, that if we want
to eventually tie the old and new sections together, we need to have a plan. We may want
to have an area for growing our own turf, but we need to pick the best overall spot now,
because once we start burials, it can't be changed. Ken also spoke on the importance of
having a master plan, not only for the cemetery but for all aspects of city planning.
More discussion regarding irrigation problems, use of the Cove Ditch as a secondary user
and the possibility that we can be cut offat any time and how an irrigation system would
have to be designed for the possibility of eventually tying into a new reservoir.
Motion by Chuck Rodgers to enter into a design agreement with Carl Thuesen,
ASLA, seconded by Lee Bamdt. Motion carried.
Motion by Jo Meccage to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Lee Barndt. Motion
carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:14 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Deputy Clerk