HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-061 (Supporting Washington County Historical Society Request for State Grant Funds for Improvements to the Washington County Heritage Center)City of Stillwater
Washington County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION 2022-061
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
REQUEST FOR STATE GRANT FUNDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
WASHINGTON COUNTY HERITAGE CENTER
WHEREAS, the City of Stillwater is a municipal corporation, organized and existing
under the laws of the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified a need to preserve and promote the history of
the community; and
WHEREAS, Washington County Historical Society has purchased the building
located at 1862 South Greeley Street in the City of Stillwater for the purpose of creating
a Washington County Heritage Center that will have exhibits, a research facility and be
climate controlled to preserve the important artifacts of the history of Stillwater and
Washington County.
WHEREAS, Washington County Historical Society is seeking capital investment
of $600,000 for the Washington County Heritage Center; and
WHEREAS, currently HF 3978 and SF 3753 are under consideration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Stillwater, Minnesota requests the involvement and support of the State of Minnesota in
preserving this important part of our State's history and heritage by providing funds for
improvements to the Washington County Heritage Center.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Stillwater City Council supports HF 3978 and
SF 3753 for capital investment related to the Washington County Heritage Center.
Adopted by the Stillwater City Council this 19th day of April, 2022.
CITY OF TILLWATER
Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
ATTEST:
Beth Wolf, City Cler