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The Mounds View Vision <br />A Thriving Desirable Community <br /> <br />Item No: 5D <br />Meeting Date: August 11, 2025 <br />Type of Business: CA <br />City Administrator Review: _____ <br />City of Mounds View Staff Report <br />To: Honorable Mayor and City Council <br />From: Don Peterson, Director of Public Works / Parks and Recreation <br />Item Title/Subject: Resolution 10143, Approving the Art Rendering for the Fitness <br />Court <br />Introduction: <br />Blue Cross & Blue Shield (BCBS) have partnered with Fitness Court – National Fitness <br />Campaign to make communities healthier via an “free” outdoor fitness court. Willmar, St. Cloud, <br />Shakopee, Moose Lake, Brooklyn Center and Minneapolis have all installed units. <br /> <br />BCBS provides $50,000 in grant funding towards the purchase and installation of the Court <br />along with $25,000 for local artists to add their time and talent. <br /> <br />Discussion: <br />On July 14, 2025, the City Council selected the Artist for the Fitness Court, of the short Artist list <br />provided by the National Fitness Campaign. BCBS provides funding for the Artist and will also <br />approve the final artwork that will be placed on the wall of the fitness studio. <br /> <br />Council Members Clark and Gunn have provided feedback on the Artist work and the final draft <br />rendering was presented at the August 4, 2025, City Council Work Session. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal: <br />A progressive City that is a welcoming and desirable destination to all ages and cultures, who <br />seek progress through partnership, and a place where residents can live, work and play safely <br />and show pride in the community. <br /> <br />Financial Impact: No Impact to the 2025 Budget. <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends the Council adopts the attached resolution approving the final draft artwork <br />for the Fitness Court/ Studio. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br /> __________________________ <br />Don Peterson <br />Director of Public Works/Parks and Recreation <br /> <br />RESOLUTION 10143