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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 fmdings. <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 9'day of December,2024. <br /> Zach Lindstrom,Mayor <br /> ATTEST: <br /> Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator <br /> DOC SOPEN\MU 125\11\994468.v2-12/9/24 <br />