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16200 Eagle Creek Avenue S.E.
Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
RESOLUTION 04-111
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUNDING FROM THE
COLLECTOR STREET FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF AMENITIES
FOR THE ERIE AVENUE RAIN GARDEN PROJECT.
Motion By: PETERSEN
Second By: ZI ESKA
WHEREAS, the City's 2020 Vision and Strategic Plan envisions a Downtown that "has a relationship
with the Lake", has a "gateway [between] Downtown and Lakefront Park amenities", that
"draws its strength from its uniqueness, size and accessibility to the lake and parks", and
"offers something for everyone and is a destination place to spend the day socializing,
shopping and dining"; and
WHEREAS, the City has taken several steps to begin the redevelopment of the Downtown area,
including a facade improvement program, street reconstruction, and implementation of
streetscape design themes that link Downtown to the Lake; and
Whereas, the Erie Avenue rain garden project addresses the need to manage storm water in the
Downtown area, and its location provides a key opportunity to meet the goals of the 2020
Vision and Strategic Plan by developing a defined "gateway" between the Downtown and
Lakefront Park; and
Whereas, the Erie Avenue project is supported conceptually and financially by the Prior Lake Rotary
in celebration of the Rotary International centennial; and
WHEREAS, the acquisition of amenities for the Erie Avenue rain garden park, including fountain,
electrical work, entry structure materials and concrete, plant materials and signage, are
necessary to accomplish the goals of 2020 Vision and Strategic Plan.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA that:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. City staff is hereby authorized to proceed with the purchase of the above Erie Avenue rain garden
park amenities in accordance with the City's purchasing policy.
3. Funds for these acquisitions shall be drawn from the Collector Street Fund in an amount not to
exceed $38,200.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 21sT DAY OF JUNE, 2004.
YES
NO
Haugen X Haugen
Blomberg Absent Blombera Absellt
LeMair X LeMair
Petersen X Petersen
Zieska X Zieska
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