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Council authorizes two memorial benches in City Park, subject to public works approval
Summary
The council authorized installation of two memorial benches—honoring Harriet Aalto and Chris Straumsnes—in the City Park botanical garden area, subject to the public works director's final approval and coordination with interested parties.
Council reviewed a Rotary-led proposal to accept donated memorial benches for installation in the City Park/Botanical Garden area honoring Harriet Aalto and Chris Straumsnes. Council members sought assurances on materials, maintenance responsibilities and coordination with botanical-garden stakeholders; a nearby business owner and other residents spoke in favor of durable concrete benches and said families provided plaque wording.
After public comment, a council member moved to "authorize installation of benches in the city park subject to the final approval of the public works director," and the motion was seconded. Council directed staff to ensure coordination with the botanical garden group, confirm maintenance/ownership details and confirm final placement; the motion was put forward without additional amendments at the Oct. 2 meeting.
