Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 05/14/1987

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Councilmember Cox introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION ~87-80 WHEREAS, funds are available through the Federal Land and Conservation Fund (LAWCON) for the acquisition and development of outdoor recreation facilities; and WHEREAS, funds are available through state bonding monies for the development of local athletic facilities; and WHEREAS, funds available through LAWCON and state bonding monies must be matched by the applicant to be eligible for such funds; and WHEREAS, eligible applicants for LAWCON funds include cities; and WHEREAS, eligible projects for LAWCON funds include the development of outdoor recreation facilities on locally owned land and the maintenance of those facilities; and WHEREAS, eligible applicants for state bonding monies for athletic facilities include cities; and WHEREAS, Ramsey Center Partnership donated to the City of Ramsey approximately 60 acres of land adjacent to the oxbow of the Rum River to be used for public purposes; and WHEREAS, the Ramsey City Council has determined that the majority of this donated land will be developed with recreational facilities such as multiple purpose trails, canoe access, tennis courts, picnic area, parking areas and athletic fields for public use. NOW THEREFOR.E, BE IT RESOLVED BT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. That the City of Ramsey apply for LAWCON and state bonding monies for athletic facilities for the development of River's Bend Park. 2. That the Fmyor is authorized to sign the application for LAWCON and state bonding monies for athletic facilities for the development of River's Bend Park. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Sorteberg and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Resolution ~87-80