HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/20/2010 MINUTES OF LEBANON CEMETERY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
April 20, 2010 - 2:00 p.m.
Apple Valley Municipal Center
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Nancy Anderson, David Brueshoff, Dave Kemp,
Alan Kohls, Paula Moore
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Gary Wagner
OTHERS PRESENT: � Public Works Director Todd Blomstrom
Public Works Superintendent Mike Glewwe
CemeterylPublic Works Coardinator Jean Bryant
Chair Kohls called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: of Kemp, seconded by Moore, approving the agenda for
today's meeting as written. Motion passed unanimously.
AUDIENCE —10 MINUTES TOTAL TIME LIMIT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THIS AGENDA
There was no one present to speak.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — January 19, 2010
MOTION: of Anderson, seconded by Moore, approving the minutes of
the January 19, 2010� meeting, as written. Motion passed unanimously.
NEW/CONTINUED BUSINESS
Activity Report
Ms. Bryant reviewed the Lebanon Cemetery Activity Report for first quarter. There were 6
lot sales in the first quarter: 4 to residents and 2 to non-residents; 3 sales were preneed and 3
were at need. There was one double niche sale, one single niche sale, and no boulder sale.
There were 13 burials, of which 11 were traditional and 2 were cremations. There were no
transfers, title changes, or returns of lots to the Cemetery.
Maintenance and Grounds
Mr. Glewwe reported cemetery maintenance has included replacing flags, sweeping roads,
removing unapproved memorials, and unwrapping trees. A number of burials occurred
when the ground was soft, and ruts were left where equipment accessed the gravesites.
These areas and the winter burial sites were filled with sand. Dirt will be placed and
seeding done soon. Mr. Blomstrom added that cemetery roads will be crack sealed,
patched and seal coated.
Committee Member Brueshoff arrives at 2:07.
Master Plan Update
Mr. Blomstrom presented the work plan (below) prepared by staff for the master plan
update and the proposal from Sanders Wacker Bergly, Inc. The acquisition of land to
Embry Path was assumed. Committee members were agreed on the future main entry
being from Embry Path. The option of a mausoleum needs further investigation.
2010 Master Plan
Preliminary Work Plan
1. Forecast of Future Cremation to Traditional Demands
• Research cremation trends
• Determine cremation space needs
• Plan for 100 years
2. Establish Total Space Needs for Columbarium Structures and Other Cremation Options
• Study cremation options
• Choose 3 or 4 options
• Decide on ratio of the options
• Determine square footage needed for options
3. Traffic/Engineering — Determine Ma�n Site Access Point
• No south entrance available
• Need Pilot Knob entrance
• Where is Embry Path entrance
• Where is main entry — Embry Path or CR42
4. Prepare a Revised Site Layout for Roads, Feature Areas, and Maintenance Area
• Need entrance with enough space for trucks to enter
• Location for additional parking
• What access is needed to dig graves
• Main feature needs to remain where planned
• Should there be columbaria as in original plan
• Are "corner" features still desired
• What is needed for maintenance area; could it be in SW corner over piping
5. Preliminary Layout of Main Feature Area
• Include a partially-walled sheltering structure for burial ceremonies
• Cremation walls
• Privacy for visitors
• View of garden for Additions 11 & 12
6. General Landscape and Tree Planting Plan
• Where can trees be planted now
• Trees and plants for southern boundary
• Landscaping for Embry Path entrance
7. Accurate Map of Lot Layout
MOTION: of Kemp, seconded by Brueshoff, that staff recommend the
City Council approve the proposal from Sanders Wacker Bergly, Inc. Motion
passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
City Council Reception
Chair Kohls reminded committee members of the City Council reception in recognition of
Commission and Committee Members on Thursday, Apri122.
Workers Memorial Day Commemoration
Chair Kohls said Wednesday, April 28, is the date for the Workers Memorial Day
Commemoration at Lebanon Cemetery. Committee members are welcome to attend.
Spring 2010 City News Article
Committee members discussed the article from the City newsletter on the history of
Lebanon Cemetery and found it interesting.
ADJOURN
MOTION: of Kemp, seconded by Moore, to adjourn the meeting.
Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m.
Approved: July 20, 2010