HomeMy WebLinkAbout[04e] Initiative Foundation Grant Acceptance
Council Agenda Item 4e
MEETING DATE: January 16, 2018
AGENDA ITEM: Initiative Foundation Grant Acceptance
SUBMITTED BY: Finance
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: None
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Approved applying for an IF grant for East Park development.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Initiative Foundation awards about $1M in grants annually
to Central Minnesota governments and non-profits for projects that support community, economic and
early childhood development. The City of St. Joseph is a long-time partner of the Initiative Foundation.
Many grants have been awarded to the local community. This year, the Initiative Foundation is
awarding a $2,500 grant to the City of St. Joseph to engage residents in the design of the East Park
canoe access. The canoe access will provide an active recreational activity for residents of all ages. Staff
requests council’s approval to accept the $2,500 grant award to begin the design phase of East Park,
including public input forums per the grant agreement.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: $2,500 grant
ATTACHMENTS: Request for Council Action – Grant Acceptance
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: Consider acceptance of the Initiative Foundation grant to engage
residents in the East Park canoe access design.