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Agmt PR00007289 with the MN Historical Society and the St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board for calendar years 2025-2027 to support St. Anthony Falls Heritage Interpretive Zone, 01/01/25-12/31/27, NTE $93,000
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Agreement PR00007289 with the Minnesota Historical Society and the St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board providing for Hennepin County’s annual contribution of $31,000 for calendar years 2025, 2026, and 2027 to support further development and implementation of a comprehensive interpretive plan for the St. Anthony Falls Heritage Zone, during the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027, with the total not to exceed amount of $93,000, be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
Since 1993, Hennepin County, in partnership with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and the City of Minneapolis, has annually contributed $31,000 to support work of the St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board, as managed by the Minnesota Historical Society. The St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board was established by the State Legislature in Laws of Minnesota, 1988, Chapter 684, Article 1, Sections 14-15 to guide and implement an overall plan for the St. Anthony District on the east and west banks of the Mississippi River focused on integrating historical interpretation into the planning and marketing of the area. Minnesota Statutes established a 22-member board chaired by the Minnesota Historical Society director, with elected official representatives from Hennepin County, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, City of Minneapolis, the Minnesota State Senate, Minnesota House of Representatives, and others. The annual budget and work plan for the St. Anthony District is approved by the St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board.
Current Request: This request is for approval of Agreement PR00007289 with the Minnesota Historical Society and the St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board to provide annual funding contribution of $31,000 for calendar years 2025, 2026, 2027.
Impact/Outcomes: Approval of this request will support the work plan of the St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board, which supports research, interpretive activities, and programming that preserves and celebrates the cultural and historic heritage of the St. Anthony Falls area in Minneapolis.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval