7.4. PRSR 02-09-1994 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Pk./ -N r?, 14, ( X- ty of r it, jlkli : : River February 3, 1994 To Whom It May Concern: Please be advised that the City of Elk River strongly supports the LCMR Grant proposal that is being prepared by Mike Niziolek for the nature center and environmental education sites in the Woodland Trails Park and the Community Environmental Education Program. The City Park and Recreation Commission approved a motion endorsing this grant application at its December 8, 1993, meeting. The City Council reviewed the grant application at its January 24, 1994, meeting. At the January 31, 1994,joint Elk River City Council and School District 728 School Board meeting, a motion was approved by the Elk River City Council to authorize the expenditure of$40,000 as the local match for • the LCMR grant. Additionally,on 1/31/94, both the Elk River City Council and the School District 728 School Board approved motions of support for the environmental learning center facility and education program. In addition to the cash contribution to this project by the City of Elk River, the City is also committed to providing in kind labor contributions for the construction of the Environmental Education facility and sites. Furthermore, it is anticipated that the City and School District will share the responsibility for maintenance of the facilities and the costs associated with the program activities after the initial development of the educational program. The motions approved by both the City Council and the School Board on 1/31/94 indicates the support of these governmental units for community environmental education programs. In conclusion, the City of Elk River and School District 728 Board strongly support the LCMR grant application for the Environmental Learning Key as prepared and submitted by Mike Niziolek. Sincerely, 7d-i-e/W Patrick D. Klaers III City Administrator P.O. Box 490 • 13065 Orono Parkway • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441-7420 • Fax: (612) 441-7425