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Res 2013-31 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-31 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE IMPROVEMENTS TO SPRINGBROOK NATURE CENTER ASSOCIATED WITH THE SPRING (SANCTUARY PROTECTION & RENEWAL INTO THE NEXT GENERATION) PROJECT AND SUPPORTING THE REQUEST TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center is a 127-acre City of Fridley park that provides year- round opportunities to experience and learn about nature; and is an environmental education center that serves school groups, community organizations and families; and WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center serves the people living in the north suburban area with enjoyable and educational programs, hands-on exhibits and nature center facilities; and WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center SPRING Project will enhance this park as a learning center for people from the metropolitan area, the State of Minnesota, and the City of Fridley; and WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center SPRING Project includes facility improvements that will provide spaces for education, health and wellness, community gatherings, celebrations; and business meetings and WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center SPRING Project will create public spaces that minimize future operating and environmental costs through design and technology improvements; and WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center SPRING Project has been developed with the input of citizen groups, environmentalists, City officials and architects to preserve the Springbrook experience for future generations; and WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation is a local non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the overall planning, development and management of the Springbrook Nature Center; and WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation has committed to taking the lead in raising the balance of the SPRING project costs from private sources; and WHEREAS, the increased operating costs associated with the Springbrook Nature Center SPRING Project will be covered through a combination of additional program revenue and funds provided by the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation; and WHEREAS, the recent legislative shifts in government aides, levy limits and real estate tax changes make it impossible for the City council to pass on tax increases to Fridley property owners for the future development and future maintenance of this regional facility; Resolution No. 2013-31 Page 2 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Fridley City Council supports the improvements included in the Springbrook Nature Center SPRING Project and recognizes the positive impact this project will have upon the citizens of the northern Twin Cities metropolitan area. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Fridley supports the application to the State of Minnesota for $5.5 million of financial assistance with the Springbrook Nature Center SPRING Project. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS TH 24 DAY OF JUNE 2013. _____________________________________ SCOTT J. LUND – MAYOR ATTEST: _______________________________________ DEBRA A. SKOGEN – CITY CLERK