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Council approves Quinley’s Garden arches, benches and memorial plaques at Stewart Hill Park
Summary
Council approved the fundraising‑funded Quinley’s Garden improvements—core‑drilled footings for arches, several donated benches, and rules for memorial plaques—while setting size and depth limits to protect park maintenance.
The River Heights City Council gave Chelsea approval to proceed with planned Quinley’s Garden improvements at Stewart Hill Park, including core‑drilled footings for arches, donated benches, and memorial plaques. Chelsea told the council the proposed footings will use 12‑inch cylinders drilled three feet down so sprinkler lines need not be moved, with curbing and mulch to match existing beds.
Chelsea said donations are funding the work: at least four benches have been paid for and donors have offered $2,000 per bench to include installation and a plaque. She outlined plaque options: an in‑stock 6x10 mahogany plaque with engraving for about $45 and a larger 9x14 black plaque at higher cost; council agreed to permit plaques up to 9x14 with a minimum thickness of 4 inches to reduce the risk of frost heave or theft.
Council members discussed logistics for installations, reimbursement for city‑paid trees, and whether donors should coordinate purchases through Chelsea or be reimbursed by the city; the council agreed Chelsea should coordinate donor purchases and installations. Speaker 6 moved to approve the items discussed (arches, benches, plaques) for Quinley’s Garden at Stewart Hill Park; Speaker 2 seconded and the motion passed by voice vote.
Chelsea said final materials and plaque samples will be supplied to staff before orders are placed.
