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Shakopee City Council
February 7, 2023


FROM:Andrea Harrell, Grants/Special Projects Coordinator
TO:Mayor and Council Members
Subject:
MNHS Minnesota Historical & Cultural Heritage Program Grant Award
Policy/Action Requested:
Adopt Resolution R2023-009, accepting Minnesota Historical Society’s (MNHS) Minnesota Historical & Cultural Heritage Program grant award.
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution R2023-009.
Discussion:
At its May 17, 2022 meeting, Mayor and Council approved a resolution (R2022-071) allowing an application to the 2022 Minnesota Historical Society’s Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Program grant. The City of Shakopee was awarded $77,500 to conduct an archeological investigation in Shakopee’s Cultural Corridor and apply for the National Register of Historic Places Nomination.
Budget Impact:
A match was not required for the grant application. However, to strengthen the application, the city agreed to contribute a 100% match of $77,500. These funds are a planned portion of the Planning & Development department’s budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
City Council Memo for Resolution Approval R2023-009
Resolution R2023-009
MNHS MN Historical & Cultural Heritage Program Grant Agreement