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CASE FISHING PIER IN RIVER'S BEND PARK By: Sandra Ashley, Finance Officer Background: On February 26, 1990 Council adopted Resolution #90-02-58 which directed staff to submit an application for a Cooperative Opportunities For Resource Enhancement (C.O.R.E.) grant for construction and installation of a fishing pier in River's Bend Park. This resolution further authorized the City's expenditure for the community cost share portion in the amount of $2,000.00. Funding for this expenditure was specified as coming from the City's Park Trust Fund. On August 7, 1990 the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources notified the City that funds were appropriated from the 1991 Fisheries budget for the City's fishing pier proposal on the Rum River. It is anticipated the pier will be installed in the spring of this year. On January 11,1991 the original Agreement between the State of Minnesota and the City of Ramsey was received at Hakanson Anderson Associates, Inc. The City Attorney reviewed the agreement and it has been signed by the City and was returned for State approval on January 22, 1991. Observations: It is important to note this Agreement does not require a community cost share expenditure by the City; therefore, the $2,000.00 previously designated for same in the Park Trust Fund should now be undesignated. In addition, while the State is responsible for the installation of the fishing pier structure itself and future major structure improvements or repairs, the City is responsible for providing a concrete footing and approach, a handicap accessible sidewalk, operation of the pier, all necessary minor repairs and other routine maintenance service. The sidewalk is in and the footing will be installed this spring. Funding for these capital expenditures is provided by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds. No specific dollars were set aside in the 1991 budget for general operation costs of the pier; however, at this time it appears these costs will primarily be personal service costs for additional time allocated to parks. A copy of this agreement has been given to the Public Works Supervisor for his planning purposes. Council Action: Motion to adopt/not adopt Resolution #91-02-__ Un-designating Park Trust Funds. Review Checklist: Acting City Administrator/Finance Officer City Attorney City Engineer Public Works Supervisor Zoning Administrator CC: 02/12/91