13-10762r RESOLUTION NO. 10762
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RICHFIELD FOUNDATION TO SUBMIT A
FORMAL FUNDING REQUEST TO POTENTIAL SPONSORS AND DECLARING
SUPPORT OF CONSTRUCTING A BAND SHELL ON A YET-TO-BE DETERMINED
PARK SITE
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield has adopted the Richfield 2020 Visions
Strategic Plan and the 2008 Revised Parks Master Plan, which both include
recommendations to construct a band shell on park property; and
WHEREAS, City Council was presented general information about the
benefits and costs of band shell facilities at their study session on June 28, 2011
and directed staff to continue planning a Band Shell project; and
WHEREAS, a Band Shell Committee has been established by the
Community Services Commission, with committee members actively planning a
potential project since August 11, 2011 ; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield has conducted a public meeting on December
18, 2012, introducing the idea of a community band shell; and
WHEREAS, a capital campaign feasibility study was conducted by Excelsior
Group, Inc., finding that there was widespread support for the Richfield parks system in
general, including the concept of building a band shell; and
WHEREAS, a potential funding sponsor has invited Richfield to submit a funding
request for a band shell and the Richfield Foundation adopted a resolution on January
15, 2013 to act as fiscal sponsor for a band shell capital campaign; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Richfield City Council does hereby
authorize the Richfield Foundation to act as fiscal sponsor to submit a formal funding
request to potential sponsors and declare support in constructing a band shell on a yet-
to-be determined park site.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 12th day of
February, 2013.
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Debbie Goettel, Mayor
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Nancy Gibbs&ity Clerk