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f JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BOAT LAUNCH FACILITY AT MISSISSIPPI WEST REGIONAL PARK This Agreement is made and entered into this Z7 day of ■.I , 2010, by and between the County of Anoka, a political subdivision of the Stat of Minnesota, 2100 Third Avenue North, Anoka, Minnesota, 55303, hereinafter referred to as "County," and the City of Ramsey, a municipal corporation under the laws of the State of Minnesota, 7550 Sunwood Drive Northwest, Ramsey, Minnesota 55303, hereinafter referred to as the "City." I. PURPOSE ll. METHOD WITNESSETH Anoka County Contract No. 2010 -0098 WHEREAS, the County owns Mississippi West Regional Park, which currently does not have a boat launch facility located therein; and WHEREAS, the City believes that because of population growth within the city and region, and the fact that there is not a boat launch facility on the Mississippi river for a 10 mile stretch between the cities of Elk River and Anoka, there is a current need for a boat launch facility in the Mississippi West Regional Park; and WHEREAS, the County does not currently have regional grant funding to construct a boat launch facility in Mississippi West Regional Park; and WHEREAS, the City has agreed to provide interim funding for the construction of a boat launch facility in Mississippi West Regional Park until such time as the County would receive regional park grant funds from the Metropolitan Council to reimburse the City for the cost of said construction; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute § 471.59 authorizes political subdivisions of the State to enter into joint powers agreements for the joint exercise of powers common to each. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS MUTUALLY STIPULATED AND AGREED AS FOLLOWS: The parties have joined together for the purpose of constructing a boat launch facility and other necessary improvements to support the boat launch facility in Mississippi West Regional Park, and to provide for the, payment of the cost and maintenance thereof. These improvements are depicted in the attached Exhibit A and include the construction of a temporary access road from Traprock Street, parking facility and boat launch ( "Project "). A. Preliminary Planning /Approval The County shall submit an updated Master Plan for Mississippi West Regional Park, to the Metropolitan Council incorporating the latest design concepts for facilities (including the Project) and trails within the park.