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RESOLUTION 2021-25
CITY OF SCANDIA
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING STATE BONDING FUNDS FOR THE SCANDIA WATER
TOWER BARN: REGIONAL ARTS AND HERITAGE CENTER
WHEREAS, Scandia is a unique and vibrant community that wishes to preserve its past while celebrating its
rich culture, its artistic creativity, and rural character.
WHEREAS, the City of Scandia has partnered with the Scandia Heritage Alliance to restore and showcase
the state’s only remaining tank house, a unique barn from 1895 that stood in Scandia’s downtown and
provided water to early businesses and residents.
WHEREAS, the building will exhibit history of the structure’s early operation, the stories and history of the
region’s early residents, and as a place to celebrate our regional artists and their creativity.
WHEREAS, the site will also educate visitors on the region’s vibrant environmental character including the
area’s wetlands, lakes, streams, aquifers, and the St. Croix River.
WHEREAS, the project has already raised $465,800 and the Scandia Heritage Alliance is working to raise an
additional million dollars to cover the total estimated cost of the project of $3 million.
WHEREAS, this project cannot be possible without the assistance of State Bonding Grant given the costs of
the overall project, the size of our community, and our limited financing options. The City of Scandia and
the Scandia Heritage Alliance are committed to moving forward with this project and to secure a local match
with state bonding assistance.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Scandia hereby requests a State Bonding Grant in
the amount of $ $1,500,000 for the design and construction
Adopted by the Scandia City Council on this 15th day of June, 2021.
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Christine Maefsky Kenneth Cammilleri
Mayor City Administrator
Motion for adoption:
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I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Scandia City
Council at a duly authorized meeting held on June 15, 2021.
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Brenda Eklund
City Clerk