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Commission awards $15,000 toward Golden Valley pavilion
Summary
Golden Valley requested about $17,555 to build a pavilion adjacent to a new park; the commission approved a $15,000 contribution after comparing similar past county contributions and discussed a 50% down payment request from the city.
Representatives for Golden Valley asked the commission to refund $17,555.03 for construction of a pavilion next to the Main Street park. Commissioners reviewed past county contributions for similar projects in other communities and noted the county had contributed smaller and larger amounts depending on project size.
After discussion a motion was made and seconded to contribute $15,000 to the City of Golden Valley for pavilion construction; the motion passed with recorded ayes. The Golden Valley representative confirmed the project payment schedule requested a 50% down payment (about $7,500) and the remaining 50% upon completion. The commission noted the city would pursue local fundraising and other budget sources as needed.
The commission asked staff to document the payment schedule and follow appropriate procurement and reporting steps once invoices and requests for payment are submitted.
