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• CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNTY OF ANOKA RESOLUTION NO. 12 -28 SUBMITTING AN OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA DNR WHEREAS, In 1999, the City of Lino Lakes acquired 62 acres of property located at the southeast corner of Birch Street (CSAH 10) and Centerville Road (CSAH 21) for development of a Recreation Complex; and WHEREAS, Phase One development of the Lino Lakes Recreation Complex consists of two multi - purpose (soccer, football, lacrosse, etc) fields, two youth baseball fields, gravel trails, and a gravel parking lot. The City of Lino Lakes owns the property in its entirety and therefore no lands will need to be acquired as part of this project; and WHEREAS, Development of the Recreation Complex has been a priority for the City since 1991 when the Comprehensive Park and Trail Plan was developed. The need for improved recreation opportunities has been expressed by residents in community surveys and the 20/20 Vision Community Planning Project. Additionally, the City's vision as well as the growth and increased number of organized sports participants within the City and surrounding areas has necessitated the need for a Recreation Complex. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA: That the City of Lino Lakes act as legal sponsor for the Project contained in the Outdoor Recreation Grant Application to be submitted on March 30, 2012 and that the Public Services Director is hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Natural Resources for funding of this project on behalf of the City of Lino Lakes. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Lino Lakes has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and financial capability to meet the match requirement and ensure adequate construction, operation, maintenance and replacement of the proposed project for its design life. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Lino Lakes has not incurred any development costs described in the grant program regulations. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the state, the City of Lino Lakes may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above - referenced project, and that the City of Lino Lakes certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the grant agreement including dedicating the park property for outdoor recreation uses into perpetuity.