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RESOLUTION NO. 10028 <br />CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW <br />COUNTY OF RAMSEY <br />STATE OF MIINNESOTA <br />A RESOLUTION FINDING A PUBLIC PURPOSE FOR AND AUTHORIZING THE <br />REHABILITATION, RENOVATION AND HISTORICAL PRESERVATION <br />OF THE MERMAID STATUE <br />WHEREAS, the City holds annual celebrations and brings visitors to the city, benefits local businesses, <br />promotes local economic development opportunities in the city, and provides numerous events at which the <br />citizens can interact with each other, form community bonds, and engage in recreational opportunities; and <br />WHEREAS, the Mermaid Statue provides a focal point for City history, civic celebrations and at <br />numerous events and parades throughout the City promoting a positive image for the city and the local economic <br />development opportunities in the city; and <br />WHEREAS, due to the Mermaid Statue being more than 50 years old, it is no longer structurally safe and <br />must be repaired and rehabilitated; and <br />WHEREAS, the Mermaid Statue has significant historic value to the City and the City wishes to preserve <br />the Mermaid Statue; and <br />WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View acquired he Mermaid Statue for $1.00; and <br />WHEREAS, the City desires to repair, rehabilitate and preserve the Mermaid Statue for future <br />enjoyment of City residents. <br />NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNDS <br />VIEW, MINNESOTA as follows: <br />A. The recitals are incorporated into this resolution and constitute the City Council's written findings. <br />B. There is a public purpose to repair, rehabilitate and preserve the Mermaid Statue for future enjoyment <br />of City residents. <br />C. City staff are authorized to undertake the repair, rehabilitation and preservation of the Mermaid Statue. <br />D. City staff are authorized to take all actions necessary to assist the City in performing its obligations under <br />this resolution. <br />E. The Mayor and the City Administrator are hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City and <br />City staff and consultants are authorized to create all required agreements in furtherance of this <br />resolution. <br />Adopted this 9th day of December, 2024. <br />ATTEST: <br />41 <br />Nyle und, y Ad -nistrator <br />DOCSOPEN\MU 125\ 11 \994468.v2-12/9/24 <br />