3.13. & 3.14. SR 04-03-2006
Item Description
· Resolution Authorizing Staff to Apply for and Execute a
Natural and Scenic Area Grant
· Resolution Authorizing Staff to Apply for and Execute a
Remediation Grant
Item Number
3.13. & 3.14.*
Prepared by
Bill Maertz, Director of Parks and
Recreation
Reviewed by
Lori Johnson, City Administrator
City of Elk River
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Section Meeting Date
Administration April 3, 2006
Introduction
Resolutions authorizing staff to apply for and execute grants for land acquisition. The parcels are the
Malmstrom property on Proctor and the wooded portion of the Elk River Country Club.
Discussion
The Remediation Grant and the Natural and Scenic Areas Grant both require a Council resolution as part
of the application.
Financial Impact
If the grants are awarded, the city would pay $225,000 of the $900,000 purchase price. Funding source
would be Park Dedication Fund.
Attachments
Two Resolutions.
Action Requested
Authorize staff to apply for and execute the Remediation Grant and the Natural and Scenic Areas Grant.
Council Action
Motion by _
Second by _
Vote
Follow Up
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RESOLUTION 06-_
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR A
DNR NATURAL AND SCENIC AREAS GRANT
WHEREAS, The City of Elk River values the preservation of scenic and natural areas that
have been identified in the natural resources inventory; and
WHEREAS, The City of Elk River recognizes the importance of providing high quality
recreational resources to the community; and
WHEREAS, The City of Elk River recognizes the need to partner with other government
agencies in order to preserve scenic and natural areas in a cost effective manner; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the City of Elk River act as legal sponsor
for the project contained in the Natural and Scenic Area Grant Program Application to be
submitted in 2006 and that the Director of Parks and Recreation is hereby authorized to apply to the
Department of Natural Resources for funding of this project on behalf of City of Elk River.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Elk River has the legal authority
to apply for financial assistance, and financial capability to meet the match requirement and ensure
adequate management and protection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Elk River has not incurred
any costs described on Item 5 and has not entered into a written purchase agreement for the
property described on Item 4.
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 for natural and/ or scenic uses into perpetuity.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Parks and Recreation Director is hereby
authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the
applicant.
Passed and adopted this 3rd day of April 2006.
Stephanie Klinzing, Mayor
ATTEST:
Joan Schmidt, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 06-_
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR A
REMEDIATION GRANT
WHEREAS, The City of Elk River values the preservation of scenic and natural areas that
have been identified in the natural resources inventory; and
WHEREAS, The City of Elk River recognizes the importance of providing high quality
recreational resources to the community; and
WHEREAS, The City of Elk River recognizes the need to partner with other government
agencies in order to preserve scenic and natural areas in a cost effective manner; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the City of Elk River act as legal sponsor
for the project contained in the Remediation Grant Program Application to be submitted in 2006
and that the Director of Parks and Recreation is hereby authorized to apply to the Department of
Natural Resources for funding of this project on behalf of City of Elk River.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Elk River has the legal authority
to apply for fmancial assistance, and fmancial capability to meet the match requirement and ensure
adequate management and protection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Elk River has not incurred
any costs described on Item 5 and has not entered into a written purchase agreement for the
property described on Item 4.
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 for natural and/or scenic uses into perpetuity.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Parks and Recreation Director is hereby
authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the
applicant.
Passed and adopted this 3rd day of April 2006.
Stephanie Klinzing, Mayor
A TrEST:
Joan Schmidt, City Clerk