HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 26-77 Authorizing the Acceptance of a Grant Agreement with the Met Council for $100K for a Small Area Plan for Les Bolstad RedevelopmentCITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
September 23,2026
No.26-77
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A SMALL AREA
PLANNING GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL F'OR
$1OO,OOO FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE LES BOLSTAD GOLF COURSE MASTER
PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Falcon Heights has been awarded a Livable Communities Act (LCA)
Small Area Planning Grant from the Metropolitan Council in the amount of $100,000 for
development of the Les Bolstad Golf Course Master Plan, Grant # SG-26L-08-01; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Councilapproved the grant award on August 12,2026 under
Business ltem 2026-130; and
WHEREAS, the Small Area Plan project will guide potential redevelopment of the Les Bolstad
site, including analysis of land use, infrastructure, environmental stewardship, housing,
multimodal transportation, and public realm considerations; and
WHEREAS, the project will be undertaken by Bolton & Menk as the selected consultant, and
grant-funded activities must occur during the project period of August 13,2026 through June 30,
2029; and
WHEREAS, the resulting small area plan will be presented to the City Council for consideration
and, if approved, submitted as an amendment or attachment to the City's Comprehensive Plan;
and
WHEREAS, acceptance of the grant agreement is required before consultant contracting and
reimbursement under the Metropolitan Council's Livable Communities program can begin.
NOW THEREF'ORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Falcon Heights,
Minnesota:
l. That the City of Falcon Heights hereby accepts the 2026 Livable Communities Act Small'Area Planning Grant award in the amount of $100,000 for the Les Bolstad Golf Course
Master Plan.
2. That the City Administrator is authorized to execute all documents necessary to accept,
administer, and implement the grant agreement SG-26L-08-01, and to carry out all
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responsibilities as required under the Metropolitan Council's Livable Communities Act
program.
Moved by: G*Sf -SSo\ Approved
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GUSTAFSON
MAY
MIELKE
MOGEN
WASSENBERG
5 In Favor Attested by:
-Q Against
Mayor
City Administrator
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