HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2014-93RESOLUTION 2014-93
BEING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 3939 CENTRAL AVENUE
AS THE NEW LIBRARY SITE
WHEREAS, the Library Task Force prepared a report dated March 15, 2013 that evaluated
various potential sites in the City for a new library, and
WHEREAS, the City Council accepted the Library Task Force recommendations on April 8,
2013, and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance 1615 on June 28, 2014 providing for the
issuance and sale of GO bonds for a new public library, and
WHEREAS, a reverse referendum was submitted and a question confirming the issuance of
bonds was placed on the November 4"' ballot, and
WHEREAS, the November 4th election resulted in the general public voting 62.5 — 37.5 percent
in favor of a new library;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
After careful consideration of the Library Task Force Needs Assessment and Master Plan
recommendations, the City Council hereby selects the site located at 3939 Central Avenue in
Columbia Heights as the site for a new public library.
Passed this 8th day of December, 2014
Offered by: Williams
Seconded by: Schmitt
Roll Call: All Ayes
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Gary L.Teterson
Katie Bruno
City Clerk