A. In addition to the general principles in section 8-15-4 of this chapter, the following specific principles shall also apply for the establishment of memorials and monuments:
1. The city council will undertake public notice and comment in the same manner as specified for naming in section 8-15-5 of this chapter.
2. The city administrator will have delegated authority to approve or refuse requests for placement of donated seating or benches in parks or public spaces, with subsequent reporting to the city council.
3. Any proposed memorial, monument, donated seating or trees, must:
a. Demonstrate some specific justification for being located at the proposed site.
b. Be consistent with the city council's approved plans for the proposed site or facility.
c. Not compromise the amenity value, aesthetic integrity or character of the proposed site.
d. Not interfere with existing and proposed usage patterns, and circulation at the site and must not pose any safety risk to users of the site or facility.
e. Contribute to the public space from a functional and/or aesthetic character of the site and should be designed and manufactured using high quality materials and workmanship.
f. Be compatible and at a design and quality level commensurate with the location or setting of the site and must be compatible with the surroundings.
B. The city council will not consider for approval monuments or memorials which will impose a significant financial burden on the city to maintain.
C. It will be the city council's responsibility to:
1. Approve the design, size, material, text and graphics to be used for memorials and monuments; and
2. Approve species of memorial trees to be planted, in a specific case, in parks or other public spaces. (Ord. 09-11, 3-24-2009; amd. Ord. 19-48, 12-11- 2019, Effective at 12 noon on January 6, 2020)