HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-130 CCRMember Kathleen CarmodYntroduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-130
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY OF FRIDLEY'S APPLICATION TO THE
STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE SPRINGBROOK
NATURE CENTER
WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center is a 127-acre City of Fridley park that provides
year-round opportunities to experience and learn more about nature; and is an environmental education center
that serves school groups, community organizations, and families; and
WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center serves the people living in the north suburban
area with enjoyable and educational programs, hands-on exhibits, and nature center facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center Sanctuary Protection and Renewal into the
Next Generation (SPRING) Project will enhance this park as a learning center for people from the metropolitan
area, the State of Minnesota, and the City of Fridley, and
WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center SPRING Project includes facility
improvements that will provide spaces for education, health and wellness, community gatherings, celebrations,
and business meetings; and
WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center SPRING Project will create public spaces that
minimize future operating and environmental costs through design and technology improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center SPRING Project has been developed with the
input of citizen groups, environmentalists, Fridley City Officials, and architects to preserve the Springbrook
experience for future generations; and
WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation is a local non-profit organization
dedicated to supporting the overall planning, development, and management of the Springbrook Nature Center;
and
WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation has committed to taking the lead
in raising the $2.5 Million matching funds for a State Grant from private sources.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center
that it supports Fridley application to the State of Minnesota for grant funding for the Springbrook Nature
Center SPRING Project.
Sentember 12.2005 'AA
Date Mayor
ATTEST: x-.
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Diane Niesen
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof.
Myrna Kragness, Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, and Diane Niesen;
and the following voted against the same: Mary O'Connor;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.