3.4.B. SR 02-22-2011REQUEST FOR ACTION
TO ITEM NUMBER
Ci Council 3.4.B.
AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
Consent February 22, 2011 Steve Benoit, Recreation Manager
Rodne Schreifels, Parks Su ervisor
ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED By
Youth Athletic Complex Field Lighting Project Grant Tim Simon, Finance Director
Resolution Request REVIEWED BY
ACTION REQUESTED
Staff is seeking a resolution of support to proceed with applying for an Outdoor Recreation Grant
through the DNR Division of Parks and Trails.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
This grant would secure funds to aid in the installation of lighting for the four upper fields at the Youth
Athletic Complex. The addition of lights would increase playtime at the Complex, especially in the spring
and fall seasons. This would aid both weeknight usage as well as weekend tournaments. With the loss of
the field at Oak Knoll, due to the Public Works facility expansion project, the lighting of the four fields at
the Youth Athletic Complex will aid in alleviating the demand for athletic fields.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The grant amount being applied for would be approximately $495,000. This grant requires a 50% match
from the local government unit which would be included as part of the cost of the public works facility
expansion project.
ATTACHMENTS
^ Resolution of Support
Action Motion by Second by Vote
Follow Up
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RESOLUTION I I -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR AN
OUTDOOR RECREATION APPLICATION
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Elk River act as legal sponsor for the project
contained in the Outdoor Recreation, Regional Park, and/or Park Legacy Application to be
submitted on March 31, 2011 and that the Finance Director is hereby authorized to apply to
the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for funding to install athletic field lighting
on amulti-purpose sports complex on behalf of the City of Elk River.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ciry of Elk River has the legal authority to
apply for financial assistance, and financial capability to meet the match requirement and
ensure adequate construction, operation, maintenance, and replacement of the proposed
project for its design life.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Elk River has not incurred any
development costs described on Item 5b and has not entered into a written purchase
agreement to acquire the property as described on Item 5a.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon approval of its application by the state, the
City of Elk River may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above-
referenced project, and that the City of Elk River certifies that it will comply with all
applicable laws and regulations as stated in the grant agreement including dedicating the park
property fox outdoor recreation uses into perpetuity.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Finance Director is hereby
authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf
of the applicant.
Passed and adopted this 22"d day of February 2011.
John J. Dietz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk
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