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Member Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-19
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE DONATION OF THE
BROOKLYN CENTER AMERICAN LEGION IN SUPPORT OF PALMER LAKE
TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS AND THE TWIN LAKE SHORELAND HABITAT
RESTORATION PLANTING PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Capital Improvement Program for the City of Brooklyn Center
includes the reconstruction of the public trail system along the southern portion of Palmer Lake in
2005; and
WHEREAS, The Brooklyn Center American Legion has presented to the City a
donation of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) and has designated it to be used to assist in the funding of
the reconstruction of the public trail system around the south side of Palmer Lake; and
WHEREAS, The Brooklyn Center American Legion has presented to the City a
donation of one thousand two hundred dollars ($1,200) and has designated it to be used to assist in
the funding of an ornamental wood split rail fence to enhance the Twin Lake Shoreland Habitat
Restoration Planting Project in Twin Lake Park; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is appreciative of the donations and commends the
Brooklyn Center American Legion for its civic efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that:
1. The City Council acknowledges the donations with gratitude.
2. The City Council appropriates the donations to the Capital Projects Fund for
future reconstruction of the Palmer Lake Trail and installation of an ornamental
fence within Twin Lake Park.
3. The Public Works staff is directed, upon completion of the Palmer Lake Trail
Project, to install a sign along the trail corridor acknowledging this donation.
This sign shall be maintained during the useful life of this improvement.
Januarv 24. 2005
Date
ATTEST: "
Mayo
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, Diane Niesen, and Mary O'Connor
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.