HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2026-23, Approving a Grant Agreement Between the City of Fridley and Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for an Inclusive Playground at Commons Park
Resolution No. 2026-23
Approving a Grant Agreement Between the City of Fridley and Minnesota Department of
Employment and Economic Development for an Inclusive Playground at Commons Park
Whereas, the City of Fridley (City) has prepared a comprehensive park system master plan which
identifies Commons Park as a community park to be redeveloped; and
Whereas, City community members and stakeholders, through a robust engagement process,
identified an inclusive playground as a priority element of the Commons Park development and
participated in the playground design process; and
Whereas, provisions contained in 2023 MN Laws, Chapter 71, Article 1, Section 14, subd. 18, states
the State of Minnesota has allocated $500,000 to be given to the City as a grant to assist it in the
predesign, design, construction, furnishing, and equipping of an inclusive and accessible
playground at Commons Park in the City; and
Whereas, the City has committed funds to complete the inclusive playground project and has the
operational capacity to maintain, inspect and monitor the inclusive playground and supporting
park infrastructure; and
Whereas, staff recommends approval of the grant agreement, SPAP-23-0034-P-FY26, between
the City and Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley authorizes the execution
of a General Fund Grant Agreement – Construction Grant for the City of Fridley Inclusive
Playground Project between the City of Fridley and the Minnesota Department of Employment
and Economic Development.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 9th day of March, 2026.
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Dave Ostwald – Mayor
Attest:
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Melissa Moore – City Clerk