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RESOLUTION NO. 4194
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW, MINNESOTA
URGING TIlE STATE OF MINNF.SOTA TO EXPAND TIlE
FUNDING FOR TIlE STATE OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the State has invested over $50 million in local outdoor recreation
projects, which has been matched by over $57 million in local government funds; and
WHEREAS, the State program has been significant incentive to local governments
to undertake needed park acquisition and development projects; and
WHEREAS, the State program has helped accelerate renovation and replacement
of facilities that did not meet the handicapped accessible standards; and
WHEREAS, parks play an important role in many communities' economic
development efforts by improving the desirability of the community as a place to live and
work; and
WHEREAS, the demand for State assistance through this program remains strong
and that in 1991 only $1 million in State funds was available to help meet over $4 million
in grant requests.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mounds View, Minnesota that the Council urges the State to continue and expand
funding for the State's Outdoor Recreation Program to help local governments
throughout Minnesota provide adequate outdoor recreation opportunities, acquire and
protect open space areas and improve the quality of life for present and future
generations.
Adopted this 24th day of February, 1992.
(SEAL)
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