HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-058 Council ResolutionCITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 18-58
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR PLAYGROUND STRUCTURES
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to collaborate with school districts to enhance the
playground structures located at school facilities within Lino Lakes; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes is committed to providing playground structures that will
provide a fun and safe environment for children to play; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Reinert and Centennial Superintendent Brian Dietz have outlined a path to
improve or expand playground structures on school properties to help with this mutually
beneficial objective; and
WHEREAS, in consideration of this objective, Mayor Reinert has proposed a financial match of
50% of any funds spent on playground structures by a school district, not to exceed $20,000 per
year, provided the playground structure is: (1) located within the City limits; (2) accessible to the
public at all times of the day; and (3) for playground equipment only.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes that
funding for playground structures be matched at a 1:2 ratio (e.g. City $10,000, School District
$20,000) whereby the City contributes funds for the improvement of school playground
structures, subject to review and approval by the City Council.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 14t day of May 2018.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Council Member
Rafferty and was duly seconded by Council Member Stoesz
vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Rafferty, Stoesz, Reinert
The following voted against same:
Manthey
Maher abstain
ATTEST:
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM 3A
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Jeff Karlson
MEETING DATE: May 14, 2018
TOPIC: Resolution No. 18-58, Supporting Financial Contributions to
School Districts for Playground Structures
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
INTRODUCTION
The City Council is being asked to approve a resolution supporting financial contributions to
school districts for playground structures.
BACKGROUND
During the April 2nd work session, the Council heard comments from Lino Lakes residents who
supported the use of park dedication fees for new playground equipment at Rice Lake
Elementary. Mayor Reinert said he would reach out to Superintendent Brian Dietz to propose
that the City and Centennial School District work together to come up with a solution for
funding the park improvements. '
Mayor Reinert and Superintendent Dietz met and came up with a resolution for improving or
expanding playground structures on school property. Mayor Reinert has proposed a financial
match of 50% of funds spent on playground structures by a school district, not to exceed
$20,000 per year (which includes the Forest Lake School District), provided the playground
structure is located in Lino Lakes, is accessible to the public, and is for playground equipment
only.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 18-58, Supporting Financial Contributions
to School Districts for Playground Structures.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 18-58