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Mounds View City Council October 11, 2010 Regular Meeting Page 6 meet certain community needs jointly identified by the city and the Church that would be “in 1 harmony” with their mission and values. 2 3 City Administrator Ericson stated representatives from the City, the Community Center and the 4 Park & Rec Commission met with representatives from Bethlehem Baptist Church on September 5 15, 2010 to discuss potential funding opportunities for the second half 2010 service project fund 6 donation which totaled $16,892. A number of programs and improvements which had been 7 reviewed by the Park and Recreation Commission and City Council were highlighted for 8 Bethlehem’s consideration. Subsequent to the meeting, the Church responded with a letter dated 9 September 30, 2010, recommending the following disbursement schedule: 10 11 1. New Picnic Tables and concrete slabs at City Parks $2,077 12 2. Support for Teen Center at the MV Community Center $8,000 13 3. Sidewalk and ADA Improvements at the Community Center $4,000 14 4. Activities supporting the economic climate of the City $2,815 15 16 City Administrator Ericson recommended approval of the resolution which accepts the donation 17 from Bethlehem Baptist Church in the amount of $16,892 and authorizes the distribution of the 18 donations according to the Church’s recommendations. He thanked Bethlehem Baptist for 19 working with the City and giving so generously to the community’s needs. 20 21 Marshall Seagal, Bethlehem Baptist, thanked the Council for their time this evening and stated 22 the church has been greatly blessed by the partnership with the City. 23 24 Vince Johnson, Bethlehem Baptist, introduced himself and thanked the Council for their 25 commitment to the community. 26 27 Council Member Gunn thanked them both for their commitment to bettering the community. 28 29 Council Member Mueller indicated the funds from Bethlehem Baptist greatly benefit the City 30 and the funds allocated for the sidewalk at the community center were a true blessing. 31 32 Mayor Flaherty thanked both gentlemen for attending the meeting this evening. He thanked 33 Bethlehem Baptist for the generous donation to the City. 34 35 MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7678, 36 accepting the donation from Bethlehem Baptist Church in the amount of $16,892 and authorizing 37 the distribution of the donations according to the Church’s recommendations. 38 39 Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 40 41 E. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 847, Amending Chapter 1008 of 42 the Mounds View City Code about Signage. 43 44 Community Development Director Roberts stated this item is regarding possible amendments to 45