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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, June 29, 2009 Page 20 budget constraints the City has and will be experiencing; and noted the favorable impression that area of the park was providing. Mr. Brokke, on behalf of the community, echoed that thanks for this, and the many previous projects supported by the Foundation. Foundation Board members present included Vice President Pat Nygaard, and Board Members Bob Biersheid and Carol Erickson. Ms. Nygaard expressed the Foundation's pleasure in coming before the City Council with this project, opining that the arboretum was shining, but marketing the facility remained difficult due to the lack of restrooms. Ms. Nygaard further expressed the Foundations excitement in being able to proceed with this project, in this current economy, and recognized the volunteer hours provided by their Board member Kevin Busch in preliminary design work. Mr. Biersheid spoke as a resident in the benefits of having this type of facility available in the community for residents to use, and anticipated much use for spe- cial events, as well as meeting a definite need in that area of the park. Mayor Klausing reiterated thanks on behalf of the City Council, community and staff. Councilmember Johnson thanked the Foundation for all their hard work to-date with this project, as well as previous projects; and opined that their ability to move forward with this project, at this time and in this economy, spoke volumes about the Foundation itself. Ms. Nygaard acknowledged the kudos and recognized the dedication of past and current board members. Roe moved, Johnson seconded, acceptance of the donation of Phase I of arest- room facility at the Muriel Sahlin Arboretum as detailed in the Request for Coun- cil Action dated June 29, 2009; and authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to execute an agreement between the Roseville Central Park Foundation and the City of Roseville as presented (Attachment D) and entitled, "Recreation Agreement between the City of Roseville and the Roseville Central Park Foundation; contin- gent upon final review by the City Attorney. Councilmember Roe thanked the Foundation, as well as those who donated funds to the Foundation, and supported such projects. Councilmember Ihlan thanked the Foundation for their very generous gift to the City and its citizens, and thanked all those who made it happen.