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RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-74
WHEREAS, the Edina Garden Council has presented flower shows and garden
tours, planted public flower beds, educated the public and joined in civic events
for the betterment of Edina for 53 years; and
WHEREAS, the Edina Garden Council has worked closely with the City of Edina
and been generous in its support to municipal programs and facilities, donating
such things as a gazebo and fountain at Arneson Acres Park; and
WHEREAS, the Edina Garden Council determined that the 1998 fountain at
Arneson Acres Park should be replaced and worked with the Edina Community
Foundation to raise $51,138 for a new structure; and
• WHEREAS, the new classical three-tiered fountain has been installed in a 20-foot
reinforced concrete pool and will be more durable and tamper-resistant than the
old structure; and
WHEREAS, the fountain will be dedicated 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, during the
Edina Garden Council's biennial garden tour.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Edina City Council, City staff
and all Edina residents hereby express their thanks and appreciation to the
EDINA GARDEN COUNCIL &EDINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
for their work to beautify and improve Arneson Acres Park and the City of
Edina.
Dated this 5th day of July 2006.
James B. Hovland, Mayor
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