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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: JUNE 8, 2015
AGENDA #: 6A
PREPARED BY: FRANK BOYLES, CITY MANAGER
PRESENTED BY: SANDI FLECK AND ED SPEIKER, PRIOR LAKE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
AGENDA ITEM: SANDI FLECK AND ED SPEIKER PRESENTATION OF FUNDS FOR
MEMORIAL GARDEN
PRESENTATION: Assistant City Manager Kelly Meyer passed away unexpectedly on
February 26, 2015. Before Kelly's passing the city staff had been working
on a new trail concept at Lakefront Park which would utilize the knoll just
north of Kop Parkway.
A new chip trail would be installed and meander from Kop Parkway at
Main Avenue to the peak of the knoll of the old Kop farm. There it would
divide along the upper contour surrounding a lone oak tree in the middle
of a butterfly garden. Boulder benches would surround the garden
offering rest and reflection. Attached is a graphic showing the concept.
The total project cost is estimated at $6,000. The city had budgeted
$2,000 for a smaller concept prior to the memorial idea.
Because of her extensive work with community organizations and the
Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce in particular, the Chamber leadership
offered to sponsor a fund raising effort to make the memorial area
possible. Attached is the letter posted on the Chamber Website.
The target was to raise the $4,000 needed to make the memorial a
reality. Any funds collected in excess of this amount would be used to
support "Kelly's Umbrellas" which has become a mainstay of our
Lakefront Days activities.
Donations have been received through the first week of June. Chamber
Chairman of the Board, Ed Speiker and President, Sandi Fleck will be at
the June 8 City Council Meeting to make a brief presentation and provide
a check to the city council to support this project.
With funds in place the intent will be to complete this project by Lakefront
Days, 2015 so that its dedication can be one of the events. The hope is
that Kelly's parents, Bonnie and Ken Grau can be present and participate
in the dedication ceremony.
Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245/www.cityofpriorlake.com
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PRIOR LAKE AREA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Dear Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce Supporter:
Many of you knew Prior Lake Assistant City Manager Kelly Meyer. Kelly was all about working
hard, positivity, supporting the Chamber, community, and of course, community celebrations.
Kelly is no longer with us, but we want what she represented to live on by constructing a lasting
memorial in her honor.
Before Kelly's untimely passing, the City staff had been working on a new trail concept at
Lakefront Park which would utilize the knoll just north of Kop Parkway.
A new wood chip trail (diagram attached) would meander from Kop Parkway and Main to the
peak of the knoll of the old Kop farm. There it would divide along the upper contour
surrounding a lone oak tree in the middle of a butterfly garden. Six boulder benches would
surround the garden offering opportunities for rest and reflection.
The total project cost is estimated at$6,000. The City had budgeted $2,000 for the project prior
to the memorial idea. It is our hope that the remainder of the funds ($4,000) can be collected
through contributions.
So that the project can be completed by this summer, we are asking to receive contributions no
later than May 25, 2015. If contributions exceed the cost of the project, the remaining funds
will be used to support "Kelly's Umbrellas" which has become a mainstay of Prior Lake
Lakefront Days.
Whether you can contribute or not,you are invited to spend a moment or two enjoying this
wonderful memorial as part of our 2015 Lakefront Days celebration scheduled for August 6-8,
2015.
For further information, call the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce at (952)440-1000. To
donate please send a check—made to "Kelly Meyer Memorial Fund".
Sincerely,
Sandi Fleck, President Ed S.eik , Chairman of the Board
Prior Lake Area Chamber of Commerce,4785 Dakota Street SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372
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