HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-014 Council ResolutionCITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 02-14
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR RECREATION
COMPLEX, NEIGHBORHOOD PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND TRAILS
REFERENDUM
WHEREAS, city staff, members of the park board, residents, and City Council
members have considered a possible referendum since 1991 to develop a recreation
complex, improve our neighborhood parks, and construct trails.
WHEREAS, In March, 1997 the City Council unanimously passed Resolution
97-30 supporting the Park Board's recommendation to pursue a referendum to enhance
the leisure opportunities for residents such as trails, neighborhood parks and development
of a recreation complex.
WHEREAS, in November, 2001, after careful consideration, the City Council
authorized staff to move forward with a Spring 2002 referendum.
WHEREAS, a "Referendum 2002" Committee was formed to assist city staff and
members of the Park Board to address issues related to a Spring 2002 referendum.
WHEREAS, the referendum consists of three major components: development of
the recreation complex, improvements to 16 neighborhood parks, and the construction of
trails.
WHEREAS, the "Referendum 2002" Committee and the Park Board have
unanimously recommended to the City Council, "That an $8.6 million referendum be
placed on the ballot for a special vote on Saturday, April 27, 2002 for the development of
the recreation complex, improvements to 16 neighborhood parks, and the construction of
trails."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lino Lakes City Council
approves that an $8.6 million referendum be placed on the ballot for a special vote on
Saturday, April 27, 2002 for the development of the recreation complex, improvements to
16 neighborhood parks, and the construction of trails.
Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this llth day of February, 2002.
ATTEST:
Ann J. BXiir, City Clerk
Councilmember Dahl introduced Resolution No. 02-14 and moved its adoption.
Resolution No. 02-14, Approving a Special Election for Recreation Complex,
Neighborhood Park Improvements, and Trails Referendum.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Councilmember Reinert and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof:
Reinert, Dahl, Bergeson, Carlson and O'Donnell.
The following voted against same:
None.
Whereupon said resolution was declared passed and adopted.
CERTIFICATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-14
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF ANOKA )
CITY OF LINO LAKES )
I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified City Clerk of the City of Lino Lakes,
Minnesota, do hereby certify that the attached document is a true copy of Resolution No.
02-14 with the original thereof on file in the City Clerk's office, and the same is a full,
true and complete copy insofar as the same relates to:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-14, APPROVING A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR
RECREATION COMPLEX, NEIGHBORHOOD PARK IMPROVEMENTS, AND
TRAILS REFERENDUM.
Witness my hand as said City Clerk and the Corporate Seal of the City this 12th day of
February, 2002.
(SEAL)