Res 2005-105 Authorizing Grant Agreement for Pilot KnobCity of Mendota Heights
Dakota County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 05 -105
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE THREE GRANT
AGREEMENTS WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR THE PILOT KNOB ACQUISITION
WHEREAS, Dakota County on behalf of the City of Mendota Heights applied for Natural and Scenic
Area, Remediation Fund, and Metro Greenways grants from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources;
and
WHEREAS, a Natural and Scenic Area Grant in the amount of $300,000 has been recommended for
funding, a Remediation Fund Grant in the amount of $500,000 has been recommended for funding, and a Metro
Greenways Grant in the amount of $250,000 has been recommended for finding; and
WHEREAS, upon receipt of a resolution approved by the City Council, the Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources will finalize grant agreements for the three grants.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota
Heights, Minnesota, that the City of Mendota Heights act as legal sponsor for the Pilot Knob Acquisition as
contained in the Natural and Scenic Area Grant Program Application, Remediation Fund Application and the
Metro Greenways Application; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Mendota Heights has the legal authority to apply for
financial assistance and financial capability to meet the match requirement and ensure adequate management
and protection; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Mendota Heights has not entered into a written
purchase agreement to acquire the property described in the applications; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its applications by the state, the City of
Mendota Heights may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above - referenced projects,
and that the City certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the grant
agreements including dedicating the property located at 2041 Pilot Knob Road for natural open space uses into
perpetuity; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrator is hereby authorized to execute such
agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the applicant.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 1" day of November, 2005.
ATTEST:
Kathleen M. Swanson, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
By ��l 211-1—
69 an ayor