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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />AUGUST 23, 2023 <br />County is asking for input and/or support in this process and the next steps. He stated that the process <br />requires a petition of 15 or more residents, which has been submitted by the Little Canada Historical <br />Society and noted that Ramsey County will hold a public hearing. He stated that ultimately the <br />recommendation would then be submitted to the MN DNR. <br />Curt Loschy, Executive Director of Little Canada Historical Society, stated that the petition was <br />submitted in March, and he received a call from Ramsey County requesting more information. He <br />stated that the history of the Savage Lake name was requested, which he was able to provide, as well <br />as the reason for the requested new name, Metis. He explained that Metis means mixed, referring to <br />the history of the Native Americans and French that originally populated Little Canada and mixed <br />together. He explained that the County would like to know that the City does not object to the name <br />change. <br />Mayor Fischer appreciated the work that Mr. Loschy has done to get to this point as there have been <br />many previous attempts. He stated that this information makes perfect sense. <br />D. Miller commented that he has no concerns and asked the background on the different groups that <br />were consulted. <br />Mr. Loschy commented that Metis describes the mixed race that was created, and the word is still used <br />in Canada today. He stated that he interviewed a number of Historical Society members that are Metis, <br />and they supported the name. He confirmed that they will submit this name and it can be accepted or <br />changed by Ramsey County and/or the DNR. <br />D. Miller recognized that a lot of thought and history went into this process. <br />The City Administrator stated that this is getting media attention, noting that a link was provided to a <br />recent Star Tribune article. <br />Mr. Loschy stated that they did also research to see if there were Native American names for the lake <br />but were unable to find one. He summarized a brief background on the research they found on the <br />lake. <br />Mayor Fischer read the draft resolution aloud. <br />T. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: <br />RESOL UTION NO. 2023-8-89 — SUPPOR TING THE RENAMING OF SA VA GE LAKE 11"i <br />LITTLE CANADA <br />The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by D. Miller. <br />Ayes (3). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. <br />Oil <br />