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CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 02-182
DESIGNATING VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR FOR CITY HISTORY
PROJECT
WHEREAS, it is important to maintain an accurate history of the evolution of Lino
Lakes as a city, and
WHEREAS, some documentation exists but is not organized, and
WHEREAS, the opportunity to capture memories of long-time residents lessens with
each passing year, and
WHEREAS, city staff has inadequate time to devote to capturing and organizing
historical information, and
WHEREAS, the City requested volunteer assistance from the community, and
WHEREAS, Ms. Betsy Friesen, a librarian, historian and long-time resident of Lino
Lakes, has graciously responded to the city's'request;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lino
Lakes designates Ms. Betsy Friesen the Volunteer Coordinator of the ongoing Lino Lakes
History Project and directs staff to assist Ms. Friesen in her efforts.
Approved by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 16TH day of December,
2002.
ATTEST:
12
Ann J. B}Ir, City Clerk
Jo hfi J. Bergeson; Mayor
AGENDA ITEM 4A
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Linda Waite Smith, City Administrator
MEETING DATE: December 16, 2002
TOPIC: Consider Resolution 02-182 Designating Volunteer
Coordinator for Lino Lakes History Project
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
BACKGROUND:
The Lino Lakes City Council has wanted to collect and organize information about the
City's history before documentation is lost and memories of long-time residents can no
longer be captured. The City requested assistance from the community and one of the
respondents was Ms. Betsy Friesen. Ms. Friesen is a twenty-one year resident of Lino
Lakes. She is also a librarian and historian.
Because of her interest and qualifications, staff is recommending the City Council
designate Ms. Friesen, through Resolution 01-182, Volunteer Coordinator of the Lino
Lakes History Project.
We anticipate that Ms. Friesen will assess the documentation the City has in its
possession, then develop a plan for systematically gathering additional information and
organizing it. That information will include maps, newspaper articles, historical
documents, photographs and oral histories. The City will provide periodic work space,
staff assistance, storage space and supplies out of the current operating budget.
This project will be ongoing and the City will continue to encourage residents to
participate in the project or contribute information to it.
OPTIONS:
1. Adopt Resolution 02-182 Designating Ms. Betsy Friesen the Volunteer
Coordi ator of the Lino Lakes History Project.
2. Decline to Adopt Resolution 02-182.
3. Return to staff for further review and/or action.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Option #1