Title
Discussion of Possible Donation Policy Revisions Pertaining to Memorials
Recommended Action
Provide guidance to staff on how memorials and plaques should be treated in the parks system.
Report
Issue:
Whether to revise the donation policy language around memorials in parks.
Staff Contact:
Jonathon Turlove, Director of Park Planning & Maintenance, jturlove@ci.olympia.wa.us <mailto:jturlove@ci.olympia.wa.us>, 360.753.8068
Background and Analysis:
OPARD is regularly contacted by members of the public interested in putting a memorial or plaque in one of Olympia’s parks. Staff has requested that more guidelines are determined so as to provide consistency and clarity for staff and the public.
At the meeting, staff will present options for consideration and give an overview of how other parks departments have approached memorials and plaques in parks.
Attachments:
Draft Proposed Donation Policy Revisions