HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2022-22 Bjoness Family Donation
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-22
ACCEPTING DONATION ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY OF EDINA
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 465.03 allows cities to accept grants and donations of real or personal
property for the benefit of its citizens;
WHEREAS, said donations must be accepted via a resolution of the Council adopted by a two thirds
majority of its members;
WHEREAS, the Bjornnes Family in the Chowen Park Neighborhood wish to donate funds to improve
the aesthetics of streetlight poles, traffic signposts, and by burying overhead power;
WHEREAS, said donation would replace 2 streetlights, 9 signposts, and bury the overhead power with
decorative streetlights and signposts;
WHEREAS, said streetlight replacements would occur at the intersections of 57th Street and Chowen
Avenue & 56th Street and Beard Avenue;
WHEREAS, said signpost replacements would occur at the intersections of 57th Street and Chowen
Avenue & 56th Street and Beard Avenue and along Beard Avenue between 56th and 57th Streets;
WHEREAS, City staff has solicited quotes and estimates to determine the size of the donation to
complete the work;
WHEREAS, City staff has determined the estimated cost for the requested work funded by this donation
is $35,000;
WHEREAS, said donation will be deposited with the Edina Community Foundation and transferred to
City following acceptance of this resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Edina City Council accepts with sincere
appreciation the following listed grants and donations on behalf of its citizens.
Engineering and Public Works Departments
$35,000 Streetlight and Signpost Replacements in Chowen Park Neighborhood
Dated: February 2, 2022
Attest:
Sharon Allison, City Clerk James B. Hovland, Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the attached
and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of February 2, 2022,
and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this _______ day of ___________________, 2022.
City Clerk