HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 10028 - 2024/12/09RESOLUTION NO. 10028
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MIINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION FINDING A PUBLIC PURPOSE FOR AND AUTHORIZING THE
REHABILITATION, RENOVATION AND HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
OF THE MERMAID STATUE
WHEREAS, the City holds annual celebrations and brings visitors to the city, benefits local businesses,
promotes local economic development opportunities in the city, and provides numerous events at which the
citizens can interact with each other, form community bonds, and engage in recreational opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the Mermaid Statue provides a focal point for City history, civic celebrations and at
numerous events and parades throughout the City promoting a positive image for the city and the local economic
development opportunities in the city; and
WHEREAS, due to the Mermaid Statue being more than 50 years old, it is no longer structurally safe and
must be repaired and rehabilitated; and
WHEREAS, the Mermaid Statue has significant historic value to the City and the City wishes to preserve
the Mermaid Statue; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View acquired he Mermaid Statue for $1.00; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to repair, rehabilitate and preserve the Mermaid Statue for future
enjoyment of City residents.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNDS
VIEW, MINNESOTA as follows:
A. The recitals are incorporated into this resolution and constitute the City Council's written findings.
B. There is a public purpose to repair, rehabilitate and preserve the Mermaid Statue for future enjoyment
of City residents.
C. City staff are authorized to undertake the repair, rehabilitation and preservation of the Mermaid Statue.
D. City staff are authorized to take all actions necessary to assist the City in performing its obligations under
this resolution.
E. The Mayor and the City Administrator are hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City and
City staff and consultants are authorized to create all required agreements in furtherance of this
resolution.
Adopted this 9th day of December, 2024.
ATTEST:
41
Nyle und, y Ad -nistrator
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