HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/16/2012 MINUTES OF LEBANON CEMETERY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
October 16, 2012 - 2:00 p.m.
Apple Valley Municipal Center
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Tim Anderson, David Brueshoff, Noel Hammill, Dave
Kemp, Alan Kohls
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Nancy Anderson, Paula Moore
OTHERS PRESENT: Public Works Director Todd Blomstrom
Cemetery Supervisor Mike Glewwe
Cemetery/Public Works Coordinator Jean Bryant
The meehng was called to order at 2:02 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA '�
MOTION: of Kemp, seconded by Brueshoff, 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 — July 17, 2012
MOTION: of Brueshoff, seconded by Hammill, approving the minutes of
the July 17, 2012, meeting, as written. Motion passed unanimously.
NEW/CONTINUED BUSINESS
Activity Report
Ms. Bryant presented the Lebanon Cemetery Activity Report for third quarter. There were 9
sales, 11 burials, no title changes, 4 transfers, and no returns to the cemetery. For the first 3
quarters of the year, there were 38 sales, 29 burials, 15 transfers, and 6 returns.
Maintenance and Grounds
Mr. Glewwe reported that routine maintenance was performed. A water main leak
occurred in the parking lot island and was repaired, the annual flower beds were cleared,
and the street was swept.
Volunteer Thank-You Cards
Committee members signed thank you cards to send to the 2012 cemetery volunteers: Jack
Wallace, Dale and Marla Danielson, Jay and Deb Hoekstra, and Leroy and Laurel Frerichs.
Changes to Cemetery Regulations
Members reviewed the changes to the cemetery regulations, which were approved by City
Council on August 9, 2012.
General Price List Update '
The draft 2013 General Price List was introduced by staff. Prices were increased by 1l7%
based on the Consumer Products Index, or reflect increased cost of products to the City.
MOTION: of Kemp, seconded by T. Anderson, accepting the chang�:s to
the General Price List as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
2013 Meeting Schedule
Committee members reviewed the proposed 2013 meeting schedule of January 15, April 16,
July 16, and October 15.
MOTION: of Hammill, seconded by Brueshoff, approving the 2�013 '�
Meeting Schedule. Motion passed unanimously.
MAC Convention Report
Ms. Bryant and Committee Member Kemp reported on the Minnesota Associatio� of
Cemeteries convention. Sessions focused on cremation and how it is changing people's� use
of cemeteries for memorialization.
OTHER BUSINESS
City News Article �
Members noted the cemetery articles in the Fall 2012 issue of City News and expre�sed
their appreciation of having cemetery information in the newsletter. ''
ADJOURN
MOTION: of Kemp, seconded by T. Anderson, to adjourn the mee�ing.
Motion passed unanimously. ',
Meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, '
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J C. Bryant, Ceme /Public Works Coordinator
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