CITY of RAPID CITY

Agenda Item Summary

 

Meeting Date: July 28, 2015

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Staff Contact: Alex DeSmidt

PW Committee or L&F Committee: Public Works Committee

Petitioner: Department of Parks and Recreation

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Agenda Title:

Authorize Mayor and Finance Officer to sign Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Rapid City and Rapid City Independent School District 51-4 for a Horticulture Garden to be placed on City parkland near Central High School.

Summary:

Lisa Steinken, the Agriscience teacher at Central High School has requested authorization to use city parkland adjacent to the school to build a school garden. The space being requested is 35 foot by 50 foot for the garden area, and space as needed to install a ramp from the parking lot to ensure accessibility. The space will be managed by Central students as part of curriculum in the spring, summer and fall. Students have created a professional design for raised garden beds that will be used to increase hands-on education through multiple classes and will generate proceeds to assist students experiencing homelessness. The space being requested is located just south of the teacher parking lot on the west side of the school.

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Recommendation:

Action: Approve

Notes: This request was approved by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on May 14, 2015. The document has also been reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office and has been approved and signed by the Rapid City School District.

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Attachments & Links:

Request Letter

Location Map

Memorandum of Agreement

 

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