Resolution - #07-05-118 - 05/08/2007

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Councilmember Jeffrey introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #07-05-118 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF STAINLESS STEEL COUNTERS FOR THE NEW PARK SHEL TER AT CENTRAL PARK WHEREAS, the Ramsey Lions Club has generously donated $367,000 for a new Park Shelter at Central Park; and WHEREAS, City Council authorized the addition of water and septic service for the Shelter to aid the youth association in concession sales, and greatly improve the quality of use of the Shelter and park; and WHEREAS, in the original plans and specifications, work counters within the concession sales area were not included; and WHEREAS, the water and septic service authorized by Council included a sink for the counter, and this omission was discovered only after this authorization; and WHEREAS, the Anoka Ramsey Youth AtWetic Association intends on funding 50% of the $4,986 dollar counter expense, pending their Board approval; and WHEREAS, Lawful Gambling proceeds are collected by the City and held in a Fund for the benefit of Ramsey residents' recreational improvements and these monies were used for the plumbing and septic service 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 the purchase of two, stainless steel counters in the not-to-exceed amount of $4,986 for the new Park Shelter at Central Park with funding from the Lawful Gambling Fund, with the intention that $2,493 may be received by the youth association for one-half of this improvement. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Strommen, and upon vote beii1g taken thereon,. the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Gamec Councilmember Jeffrey Councilmember Strommen Councilmember Dehen Councilmember Elvig Councilmember Look Councilmember Olson