Resolution - #05-08-253 - 08/09/2005

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Councilmember Elvig introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #05-08-253 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS AND BIDDING FOR THE NEW PARK SHELTER AT CENTRAL PARK WHEREAS, the Ramsey Lions Club has been working with the City regarding the replacement of the Park Shelter at Central Park and has donated $185,000 towards the cost of the project; and WHEREAS, Hakanson Anderson & Associates has donated the civil engineering work required for the project and Ramsey Lions member A1 Humer and Adkins Association Inc. architects have donated the schematic design work for the project; and WHEREAS, staff and Ramsey Lions representatives have been working with Adkins Associations Inc. on the plans, specifications, and bid package for the project as approved by Council at their regular meeting on June 28, 2005; and WHEREAS, Council has approved the use of Charitable Gambling Funds to fund the additional costs associated with the project above the $185,000.00 donation by the Ramsey Lions; and WHEREAS, the new Park Shelter will provide a new and improved picnic, concession and community event venue for the residents of this community. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the City Council of the City of Ramsey authorizes plans and specifications and bidding for the new Park Shelter at Central Park. The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Cook, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereofi Mayor Councilmember Elvig Councilmember Cook Councilmember Pearson Councilmember Olson Councilmember Strommen and the following voted against the same: None