1j. Resolution for State of MN expanding the Fund for State Outdoor Recreation Grand Program and Expansion of Fed Land and Water Conservation Fund 1 CIT YF * T CHANHASSEN
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Action by Cit M^lin strator
I MEMORANDUM
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TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager [. 7 _ a - o -9 ---
FROM: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Coordinator
I DATE: February 19, 1992 a 7 ,14-1 a--
1 SUBJ: Approving Resolutions Urging the State of Minnesota to Expand the Funding
for the State Outdoor Recreation Grant Program; and Urging the Expansion
of the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Program
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The Legislative Committee of the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA)
I has asked for the city's commitment to support the attached resolutions. Both the Federal
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LAWCON) and State Outdoor Recreation Grant
Program have provided Chanhassen the opportunity to expand park and recreational
I resources. Nearly $400,000 in outright and matching grants have been applied for and
received by the city. These funds have been used in the acquisition and development of
I Lake Ann Park, Lake Susan Park, and South Lotus Lake Park.
Upon collection of these resolutions, MRPA plans to deliver them to our congressional
representatives and key state legislators.
RECOMMENDATION
1 Staff wholeheartedly recommends adoption of the attached resolutions as presented.
1 ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution Urging the State of Minnesota to Expand the Funding for the State
1 Outdoor Recreation Grant Program,
2. Resolution Urging the Expansion of the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund
1 Program.
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: DATE:
MOTION BY: MOTION BY:
1 A RESOLUTION URGING THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO EXPAND THE
FUNDING FOR THE STATE OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT PROGRAM
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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.
WHEREAS, the State program has been significant incentive to local governments
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WHEREAS, the State program has helped accelerate renovation and replacement
of facilities that did not meet the handicapped accessible standards:
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.
1 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
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Chanhassen, Minnesota, 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.
Passed and adopted by. the City Council of the City of Chanhassen this 24th day of
February, 1992.
ATTEST:
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1 Don Ashworth, City Manager Donald J. Chmiel, Mayor
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA 1
RESOLUTION NO: DATE: 1
MOTION BY: MOTION BY:
A RESOLUTION URGING THE EXPANSION OF THE FEDERAL LAND AND
WATER CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Program LAWCON
has provided greatly needed grant assistance for local government and state outdoor
recreation and open space projects.
WHEREAS, in Minnesota almost $57 million in LAWCON funds have been
provided for over 1,100 projects in every county and hundreds of cities and townships
throughout the State.
WHEREAS, the program supported by revenues from offshore oil leases and sale
of surplus federal property does not cost additional tax dollars and has left an important
legacy for future generations.
WHEREAS, in recent years the allocations available to local governments have been
drastically reduced while the needs have remained as great as ever.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chanhassen City Council urges
the increase in the allocation of LAWCON funds for local government and state park
projects to help provide adequate outdoor recreation opportunities, acquire and protect
open space areas and improve the quality of life for present and future generations. 1
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 24th day of February, 1992.
ATTEST:
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Don Ashworth, City Manager Donald J. Chmiel, Mayor 1
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YES NO ABSENT
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