HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2005-079CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY,
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO, 2005-079
RESOLUTION REGARDING the Lake Elmo BRANCH
OF WASHINGTON COUNTY LIBRARY
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo Branch of the Washington County Library closed
approximately two (2) years ago due to the physical condition of the property; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo City Council has determined that it would be in the
best interest of the community to have the Lake Elmo Branch of the Washington
County Library reopened; and
WHEREAS, Washington County has stated their intent and desire to reopen the
Lake Elmo Branch of the Library System; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has been informed that Washington County has
negotiated a five (5) year tease with the owner of the building for the purpose of
reopening the library (the "Project") and has authorized the expenditure of
$60,000.00 toward the Project; and
WHEREAS, Washington County has informed the Lake Elmo City Council that an
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additional $30,000.00 will be necessary in order to complete the Project and enter
into the lease referred to above.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lake Elmo City Council hereby:
1. The Lake Elmo City Council hereby authorizes the issuance of a payment in the
amount of $30,000,00, payable to Washington County upon the condition that
Washington County will authorize the funds necessary in order to complete the
Project, enter into a five (5) year lease with the owner of the building and
reopen the operations of the Lake Elmo Branch.
2. The Lake Elmo City Council agrees not to "OPT OUT" of the Washington County
Library System during the five year term of the lease described above.
3. The Lake Elmo City Council agrees to plan for the future space needs of the
Lake Elmo Library Branch at the termination of the proposed lease in the
building location presently used for city administration operations.
4. The City staff is hereby authorized and directed to take the necessary steps in
order to affect the intent of this Resolution.
Date: 1.1V 1-114"ll 2005
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CITY OF LAKE ELMO ---- --------
By:
Dean Johnston, May