15-82 - 10-20 - Submittal of Application for Henn. Sport Program Resolution 15-82 October 20, 2015
Member Clausen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION FOR
HENNEPIN YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM GRANT
WHEREAS, Hennepin County, via its Youth Sports Grant Program, provides for
capital funds to assist local government units of Hennepin County for the deveopment of
sports or recreation facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley desires to make improvements at Schaper
Park to create a destination Challenge Course and other park improvements for children,
adults and families of every fitness level to be active and make fitness fun.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Golden
Valley:
1. The estimate of the total cost of the proposed improvements at Schaper Park is
$450,000 and the City of Golden Valley is requesting $225,000 from the
Hennepin County Youth Sports Grant Program. The City of Golden Valley will
assume responsibility in a partnership with Three Rivers Park District,
Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground and the Loppet Foundation for a match
requirement fiscal and in-kind labor support of$225,000.
2. The City of Golden Valley agrees to be the fiscal agent and manage project, and
will operate and maintain the Challenge Course for the intended purpose and
functional life in a partnership with Three Rivers Park District.
3. The City of Golden Valley agrees to enter into necessary and required
agreements with Hennepin County for the specific purpose of constructing a new
recreational facility.
4. That the City Manager and/or Director of Parks and Recreation is authorized and
directed to execute said application and serve as official liaison with Hennepin
County or its authorized representative.
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Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Snope
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Harris, Snope,
Clausen, Schmidgall and Fonnest and the following voted against the same: none
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and his signature attested by the City Clerk.