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Councilmember Hardin introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: <br /> <br />RESOLUTION #92-02-031B <br /> <br />RESOLUTION URGING THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO EXPAND THE <br />FUNDING FOR THE STATE OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT PROGRAM <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, the State has invested over $50 million in local outdoor recreation projects, <br />which has been matched by over $57 million in local government funds; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, the State program has been significant incentive to local governments to <br />undertake needed park acquisition and development projects; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, the State program has helped accelerate renovation and replacement of facilities <br />that did not meet the handicapped accessible standards; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, parks play an important role in many communities' economic development <br />efforts by improving the desirability of the community as a place to live and work; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, the demand for State assistance through this program remains strong and that in <br />1991 only $1 million in State funds was available to help meet over $4 million in grant requests. <br /> <br />NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br />RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: <br /> <br />1) <br /> <br />That the Ramsey City Council urges the State to continue and expand funding for the State's <br />Outdoor Recreation Program to help local governments throughout Minnesota provide adequate <br />outdoor recreation opportunities, acquire and protect open space areas and improve the quality <br />of life for present and future generations. <br /> <br />The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Beyer <br />and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: <br /> <br />Mayor Gilbertson <br />Councilmember Hardin <br />Councilmember Beyer <br />Councilmember Zimmerman <br /> <br />and the following voted against the same: <br /> <br />None <br /> <br />and the following abstained: <br /> <br />None <br /> <br />and the following were absent: <br /> <br />Councilmember Peterson <br /> <br />whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the Ramsey City Council this the <br /> <br />25th day of February, 1992. <br /> <br /> ST' <br /> <br />"'"--.-A~ty ~n~i~istrator v ]/ <br /> <br />yor <br /> <br /> <br />