Res 2014-74
RESOLUTION NO. – 2014-74
RESOLUTION APPROVING GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FRIDLEY AND
THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO ACCEPT THE STATE BOND GRANT OF $5 MILLION
TO IMPROVE THE SPRINGBROOK NATURE CENTER
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 Sanctuary Protection And Renewal Into The Next Generation Project for Springbrook
Nature Center is known as the SPRING project; 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 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 State of Minnesota has by Legislation granted $5 Million from its 2014 Bond Program to
the City for use in developing the SPRING concept plan; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has been designated as the fiscal agent for the aforementioned $5
Million grant.
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 City of Fridley.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Fridley approves the Grant Agreement
with the Metropolitan Council and authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Agreement
providing a $5 Million State Bonding Grant to improve the Springbrook Nature Center.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 13th DAY OF
OCTOBER 2014.
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SCOTT J. LUND – MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DEBRA A. SKOGEN – CITY CLERK
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STATE OF MINNESOTA }
COUNTY OF ANOKA } §
CITY OF FRIDLEY }
I,the undersigned,being duly qualified City Clerk of the City of Fridley,Minnesota,do hereby
certify that I have carefully compared the RESOLUTION attached hereto, adopted by the City
Council of the City of Fridley at said meeting on October 13,2414, the original record thereof on
file in my office, and the same is a full,true and complete transcript therefrom insofar as the same
relates to:
CITY OF FRIDLEY,MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-74
A RESOLUTION APPROVING GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
FRIDLEY AND THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO ACCEPT THE STATE BOND
GRANT OF$5 MILLION TO IMPROVE THE SPRINGBROOK NATURE CENTER
WITNESS MY HAND as City Clerk of the City of Fridley and the seal of the City this 15th DAY
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Debra A. Skogen
City Clerk of the City of Fridley
RESOLUTION NO.—2014-74
RESOLUTION APPROVING GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FRIDLEY AND
THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO ACCEPT TIiE STATE BOND GRANT OF SS MILLION
TO IMPROVE THE SPRINGBROOK NATURE CENTER
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 azea with
enjoyable and educational programs,hands-on exhibits and nature center facilities; and
WHEREAS,the Sanctuary Protection And Renewal Into The Next Generation Project for Springbrook
Nature Center is known as the SPRING project;and
WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center SPRING Project will enhance tlus 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 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 5tate of Minnesota has by Legislation granted$5 Million from its 2014 Bond Program to
the City for use in developing the SPRING concept plan; and
WHEREAS,the Metropolitan Council has been designated as the fiscal agent for the aforementioned$5
Million grant.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Fridley City Council supports the improvements
included in the Springbrook Nature Center SPRING Project and reco�mizes the positive impact this project
will have upon the citizens of the City of Fridley.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the City Council of the City of Fridley approves the Grant Agreement
with the Metropolitan Council and authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Ageement
providing a$5 Million 5tate Bonding Grant to improve the Springbrook Nature Center.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 13th DAY OF
OCTOBER 2014.
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S TT J.L —MAYOR
ATTEST:
DEBRA A. SKOGEN— CLERK
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