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RESOLUTION 6606
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE IMPROVEMENTS TO SPRINGBROOK
NATURE CENTER ASSOCIATED WITH THE SPRING (SANCTUARY
PROTECTION & RENEWAL INTO THE NEXT GENERATION) PROJECT AND
SUPPORTING THE REQUEST TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center is a 127 -acre City of Fridley
park that provides year-round opportunities to experience and learn about nature;
and is an environmental education center that serves school groups, community
organizations and families; and
WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center serves the people living in the
north suburban area with enjoyable and educational programs, hands-on exhibits
and nature center facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center SPRING Project will enhance
this park as a learning center for people from the metropolitan area, the State of
Minnesota, the City of Fridley and the City of Mounds View; and
WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center SPRING Project includes
facility improvements that will provide spaces for education, health and wellness,
community gatherings, celebrations, and business meetings; and
WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center SPRING will create public
spaces that minimize future operation and environmental costs through design and
technology improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center SPRING Project has been
developed with the input of citizen groups, environmentalists, City officials and
architects to preserve the Springbrook experience for future generations; and
WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation is a local non-
profit organization dedicated to supporting the overall planning, development and
management of the Springbrook Nature Center; and
WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation has committed to
taking the lead in raising the $2.5 million matching funds for a State grant from
private sources; and
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WHEREAS, the increased operating costs associated with the
Springbrook Nature Center SPRING Project will be covered through a combination
of additional program revenue and funds provided by the Springbrook Nature
Center Foundation; and
WHEREAS, the recent legislative shifts in government aids, levy limits and
real estate tax changed make it impossible for the Fridley City Council to pass on
tax increases for Fridley property owners for the future development and future
maintenance of this regional facility.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Mounds View
City Council supports the improvements included in the Springbrook Nature Center
SPRING Project and recognizes the positive impact this project will have upon the
citizens of the northern Twin Cities metropolitan area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Mounds
View supports the application to the State of Minnesota for financial assistance
with the Springbrook Nature Center SPRING Project.
Adopted this 22nd day of August, 2005.
ATTEST:
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Ro5 Marty Mayor .
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Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
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