HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-07-16 PACKET 04.E. REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA
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DATE 7/16/14 . � �
PREPARED BY Parks and Recreation Zac Dockter
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT HEAD
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COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Consider authorizing staff to apply for the Active Living in the Community Partner Project grant
in an amount not to exceed $4,999.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Authorize staff to apply for the Active Living in the Community Partner Project grant in an
amount not to exceed $4,999.
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Cottage
Grove
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To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Zac Dockter, Parks and Recreation Director
CC: Ryan Schroeder
Date: July 10, 2014
Subject: Washington County SHIP Grant Application
Introduction/Background
Living Healthy in Washington County has announced an opportunity to apply for its 2014-2015
Active Living Partner Project funding. These funds are made available through the Statewide
Health Improvement Program (SHIP), an integral part of MN health reform law, which strives to
help Minnesotans lead longer, healthier lives by preventing chronic disease factors and
physical inactivity.
Staff is asking for authorization from the City Council to apply for this grant. Staff has identified
two opportunities for which the grant may be affective. Because more research is being done
on the criteria of the grant program, the projects have not yet been prioritized. The projects
currently identified are below. Only one will be applied for in the grant.
1. New water fountain and water bottle filling station at Hamlet Park. This project would
also include an educational sign on the facts/benefits of water versus unhealthier
options and while also including some positive messaging regarding use of the parks
and recreation system to lead a healthier and more active lifestyle.
2. Install two paddleboats at Hidden Valley pond. These paddleboats would be latched to
the fishing pier and be available "at-will" to the general public. This new feature would
provide yet another option to residents and visitors of Cottage Grove to recreate in our
park system.
The maximum funding request is $4,999. It is expected that either of these projects will reach
near that maximum dollar value. The grant does not require any additional match from the City
of Cottage Grove. .
Staff Recommendation
Authorize staff to apply for the Active Living in the Community Partner Project grant in an
amount not to exceed $4,999.