CR 96-55 Reolution Of Support - Hopkins Arts CenterMarch 15, 1996
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to approve Resolution 96 -28, Reso-
lution of Support-- Communitv Arts Center.
Adoption of this motion will provide to the community a statement of the City Council's position
on the construction of an art center in downtown Hopkins.
Overview
Over the past two months the HRA has been in the process of developing and receiving public
input on the Hopkins arts facility. This work was done in response to several years work in
analyzing the potential of the construction and the benefits associated with the placement of
an arts center in downtown Hopkins.
A community based committee has been formed for the purposes of raising funds for the arts
center, which, when combined with city and state resources will provide adequate funds for
the construction of the facility.
It now seems appropriate to indicate to the community the Council's position with regard to
this project, stating the City's commitment to City resources and commitment to a fund raising
campaign.
Primary Issues to Consider
o How will the resolution be utilized?
The purpose of the resolution is to indicate the City's commitment to the project and will
be indicative of the City's position with regard to the construction of an arts center. It is
anticipated that this resolution will be used by the fund raising committee in their efforts
to gain community support and funds for the community campaign.
Supporting Documentation
o Resolution 96 -28
Steven C. Mielke, City Manager
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT -- HOPKINS ARTS CENTER
Council Report 96 -55
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 96 -28
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT- -
COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER
WHEREAS, the City Council has been supportive of an effort to construct an
arts facility in the City of Hopkins; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously been on record in support of using
community resources for the construction of this center; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has conducted extensive studies, hearings, and
discussions in analyzing the effects of an arts center in downtown Hopkins.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of
Hopkins, Minnesota:
1. The Council reaffirms its commitment to the construction of an arts center;
a) on the North side of the Suburban Chevrolet site,
b) at a cost of $3.5 million
c) with the City's commitment of $1.5 million to be used for construction,
d) the donation of the land, valued at $300,000,
e) the State of Minnesota's grant of $500,000.
2. The Council endorses a community fund raising effort and a commitment to
cooperate with a fund raising committee to raise the needed funds.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins, Minnesota, this 19th day of March,
1996.
ATTEST:
James A. Genellie, City Clerk
Charles D. Redepenning, Mayor