HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 26-91 Authorizing a Facility Usage Agreement with the Bell Museum for Public Engagement Sessions Related to the Les Bolstad Golf Coourse DevelopmentCITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
October 28,2026
No.26-91
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FACILITY USAGE AGREEMENT WITH THE
BELL MUSEUM FOR PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS RELATED TO THE LES
BOLSTAD GOLF COURSE REDEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, at its September l6 Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting, the
Committee discussed hosting public engagement events to present information gathered during
the due diligence and capacity phase of the Les Bolstad Golf Course Redevelopment project and
receive feedback from community members; and
WHEREAS, two such engagement sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, November 17,2026, and
Thursday, November 79,2026, from 6:3G-8:30 p.m., and will include a CAC presentation and
small-group discussions to gather community questions and input, which will be summarized at
the December CAC meeting; and
WHEREAS' the Bell Museum has been identified as a more suitable venue than City Hall due
to its larger capacity and improved acoustics, addressing prior concerns from attendees who
could not hear discussions held in the Council Chambers; and
WHEREAS, the Regents of the University of Minnesota, through the Bell Museum, have agreed
to grant the City a license to use the Facility for the two scheduled community engagement
events, as detailed in the Facility Usage Agreement (License No. T3064) effective October 15,
2026; and
WHEREAS' under the Agreement, the City may use Horizon Hall, Lounge, and associated areas
of the Bell Museum for the Events, and must comply with all University policies, CDC and
MDH guidance, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations related to the safe use of
the Facility; and
WHEREAS' the Agreement requires payment of a $1,500 non-refundable deposit upon signing
and an estimated 53,000 rental fee, payable no later than fourteen days after the event, along with
any additional charges for maintenance, cleaning, equipment, or services as outlined in Exhibit A
of the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends approval of the Facility Usage Agreement to allow the City to
conduct the public engagement sessions necessary to support transparent communication and
inclusive participation in the Les Bolstad redevelopment process.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Falcon Heights,
Minnesota:
The City Council approves the Facility Usage Agreement (License No. T3064) between
the City of Falcon Heights and the Regents of the University of Minnesota for the use of
the Bell Museum for public engagement sessions on November l7 and November 19,
2026, and authorizes the Mayor and City Administrator to execute said agreement on
behalf of the City and carry out the City's obligations thereunder.
Moved bv: G ",s \s \ sb\ Approved
C
GUSTAFSON
MAY
MIELKE
MOGEN
WASSENBERG
In Favor Attested by:5o Against C
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Administrator
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