HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-026 (Support of Legislative Authorization for State Bonding for St. Croix Valley Recreation Center Expansion)City of Stillwater
Washington County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION 2023-026
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATIVE AUTHORIZATION FOR STATE
BONDING FOR THE ST. CROIX VALLEY RECREATION CENTER EXPANSION
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota ("City") has
identified the St. Croix Valley Recreation Center to be funded with revenue from a state
bonding bill (collectively, the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the St. Croix Valley Recreation Center already attracts thousands of
visitors every year, through current ice sheets (2) and fieldhouse dome (soccer, lacrosse,
general use); and
WHEREAS, the Project will result in benefits to both the residents and the
businesses of the City and to non-resident visitors and businesses and will have regional
significance; and
WHEREAS, the Project will add needed support spaces for existing users (locker
rooms, meetings rooms, study rooms), needed maintenance and loading areas, and
eight (8) sheet curling center and shared 100 seat restaurant.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Stillwater,
County of Washington, State of Minnesota, that:
The City Council supports the request for state bonding dollars in the amount of
$20,000,000 for the expansion of the St. Croix Valley Recreation Center.
Adopted by the Stillwater City Council this 7th day of February, 2023.
CITY OF S ILLWATER,
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Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
ATTEST:
Beth Wolf, City CI