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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
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