04. Resolution 4649 - Lions Park CarouselCAROUSEL FOR KALISPELL, INC.
P.O. Box 1
Kalispell, Montana 59901
August 15, 2001
Members of the City Council
City of Kalispell
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, Montana 59903
As many of you know, a group of business people and community leaders have been
working for more than a year on the idea of constructing a carousel in Lions Park on Hwy
93 South in Kalispell. We have not made this effort public because of advice from
experienced fund-raisers that a project such as this should not be announced until 50% to
60% of the funds have been raised during a "quiet period." However, a few members of
our group have advised some of you individually of this effort.
Now, because we are about to sign a formal contract with a fund-raising consultant, we
believe it is important to obtain official permission from the City of Kalispell to locate
this carousel facility in Lions Park once the necessary funds have been collected. We
have been working with Ed Wagnild of the Lions Club, Rhonda Olson, and many others
to put together this project and develop a fund-raising plan.
It is still our desire to keep from publicizing this project to the extent possible and we will
provide you with detailed information as soon as we move into our public fund-raising
program. In the meantime, we hope the attached sketch and project overview will
provide sufficient information. We do understand that the City Council will need to give
final approval on this project before it is constructed.
We believe that the carousel is important in providing a positive family -oriented activity
for locals as well as visitors, enhancing our community identity, and increasing the
economic vitality of our area by attracting more tourists and encouraging them to stay
longer. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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Project Overview on Reverse Side
CAROUSEL FOR KALISPELL
Project Overview
Name Carousel for Kalispell, Inc.
Purpose To construct a building and carousel in Lions Park on
Hwy 93 South in Kalispell. The theme would be local
animals and may include purchasing additional
horses through other sources. Building will house a
30 to 40 ft. carousel consisting of at least 24 animals
and 2 chariots. Building will also provide space for a
travel kiosk offering tourism information; a special
events room for birthday parties, etc.; and a gift shop.
Estimated Cost Building $ 750,000
Carousel & Calliope 485,000
Infrastructure/Misc 165,000
Total $ 1,400,000
RESOLUTION NO. 4649
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF LIONS PARK AS THE SITE FOR A
CARROUSEL AND ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS.
WHEREAS, Lions Park is located near the South entrance to Kalispell
between 3rd Avenue East and U.S. Highway 93, and
WHEREAS, for many years, Lions Park has served as a site for
tourist information and traveler's respite for individuals
visiting Kalispell, and
WHEREAS, certain community groups and individuals have indicated
a desire to fund and construct a carrousel within Lions
Park to further enhance an entrance to Kalispell, and
WHEREAS, the City Council considers it advisable to support such
a project, provided it is privately funded and subject to
final approval of the Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. In the event an individual or group presents to
the City a financially viable and aesthetically
appealing project for the construction of a
carrousel in Lions Park, the City Council
approves Lions Park as the site for said
carrousel.
SECTION II. The City Council reserves the right to approve
the final design and location of said carrousel
within Lions Park once the project is funded
and designed.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR THIS
DAY OF AUGUST, 2001.
Wm. E. Boharski
Mayor
Attest:
Theresa white
City Clerk
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