RES 1993-37 - 0000322150
RESOLUTION NO. 37 - 1993
' RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
REGIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER TASK FORCE AS PRESENTED
ON MARCH 30, 1993
WHEREAS, in September 1992, a 21 member Task Force was established by the City
Councils of the Cities of Fridley, New Brighton, Mounds View, and Spring Lake
Park with the charge of studying the need for senior citizens' services and how
the four cities could work together to meet the program and facility needs for
our joint senior populations; and
WHEREAS, the Task Force met nearly 30 times to complete their work including a
series of public information meetings in the four cities; and
WHEREAS, the Task Force presented its findings to the four City Councils on
March 30, 1993 with the recommendation that the four cities jointly construct
and operate a regional senior citizens center; and
WHEREAS, in order for further consideration of the Task Force Report to proceed
in an orderly and timely manner, it is desirable that each City Council indicate
their interest in continuing to explore such a joint venture no later than June
15, 1993.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Fridley that the City Council
' expresses preliminary interest in pursuing the construction of a regional senior
citizen center with the Cities of Mounds View, New Brighton, and Spring Lake
Park; and to aid in gathering the information needed to make a final decision,
staff is authorized to proceed with the drafting of a proposed joint powers
agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said agreement will spell out in more detail such
issues as the timing, location, and financing of such a facility along with a
proposed governance model and other factors needed for the City to make a formal
decision on the Task Force recommendation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if location, governance issues, funding issues, and
other such factors are not resolved within twelve (12) months of the passage of
this resolution, the City of Fridley may, at its option, declare this resolution
null and void.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 7TH DAY OF
JUNE, 1993.
WILLIAfJ. NEE - MAYOR
ATTEST:
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' WILLIAM A. CHAMPA - CITY CLERK