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• • • CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO 04 -73 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL BLUE HERON DAYS PARADE AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO WORK WITH THE COMMUNITY FESTIVAL ORGANIZERS TO FACILITATE THIS EVENT WHEREAS, the Blue Heron Days Community Festival Committee has approached the City Council of Lino Lakes and requested approval to conduct a parade within the City; and WHEREAS, a parade is a ceremonial display of community involvement and pride and various businesses in the City have indicated a willingness to support and sponsor such an event; and WHEREAS, a parade would be a free event and community activity for the families of Lino Lakes; and WHEREAS, the Blue Heron Days Community Festival Committee has selected Saturday, August 21, 2004 at mid -day as the time for this parade and has submitted an application to the City for this event; and WHEREAS, the proposal calls for a parade which has a staging area in the SuperTarget parking lot and travels northeasterly along Lake Drive, ending at James Street and which would require a temporary road closure of a portion of Lake Drive, which is subject to approval by Anoka County and its Board of Commissioners, and; WHEREAS, the City Council wants to ensure the safety and convenience of its residents and ensure that proper safety, signage, and related issues are addressed to the satisfaction of Anoka County; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes hereby expresses support for the first annual "Blue Heron Days" parade and authorizes staff to work with the festival committee members to facilitate this event, subject to approval of the parade route by the Anoka County Highway Depaituient and the Anoka County Board of Commissioners. Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this day of , 2004. Ann Bar, City Clerk erg yor