Agenda - Council - 02/26/1990 - Laserfiche WebLink

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CORE APPLICATION FOR FISHING PIER AT RIVER'S BEND PARK By= Merland Otto C~SE # ~ Background= As you may recall, last year the City submitted an application for a fishing pier through DNR's Cooperative Opportunity for Resource Enhancement (CORE) program. While we were unsuccessful in obtaining a fishing pier, ranking 7 of 18 with five projects being funded. DNR requested that we let them know by January 1, 1990 if the City wanted to amend or keep the application active. On December 12, the Council voted to keep the application active and directed staff to inform DNR. We transmitted this information to DNR on December 18, 1989. We have attempted to reach past supporters of the project to obtain updated letters and have also requested letters of support and/or financial contributions from: Anoka Area Girl Scouts Viking Council - Boy Scouts Ramsey Jaycees Anoka Area 4H Ramsey Senior Citizens Ramsey Lions The application information is due March 15 at DNR offices. The construction cost of a typical (60') pier is approximately $18,000. DNR's Fisheries Specialist for the region, Gerald Johnson, indicated that they have preferred in the past to approve those projects which have a local cost share since it stretches the Cooperative Opportunity dollars to do more projects. While this has been preferred, it has created problems and will not rule out the possibility of approving projects with a smaller or no local share. If approved, the City must agree to be responsible for routine maintenance, insurance and operation of the pier. Enclosed for your information are: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Copy of 1989 application. Copy of letters of support (if available). Sketch plans of pier. Letter to DNR keeping application active. Supplemental update. Resolution.