HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 16 - Sunfish Lake Park Name Change ResolutionResolution No. 2013-87
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-87
A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE NAME OF SUNFISH LAKE NATURE PARK TO SUNFISH
LAKE NATURE PRESERVE
WHEREAS, the park is designated as protected property under a conservation easement with the
Minnesota Land Trust under a 2009 agreement; and
WHEREAS, the use of Sunfish Lake Park is highly regulated under the terms of the easement
and allows only limited activities; and
WHEREAS, the park has a storied history full of dedicated volunteerism including the original
dedication of the land; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo Park Commission has passed a motion to change the name of
Sunfish Lake Park to Sunfish Lake Nature Preserve; and
WHEREAS, the name Sunfish Lake Nature Preserve would serve as a better reflection of the
activities and uses legally allowed for the property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
By the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo that the name of Sunfish Lake Nature Park shall be changed
to Sunfish Lake Nature Preserve.
ADOPTED BY THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL ON THE FIRST DAY OF OCTOBER, 2013.
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
By: ___________________________
Mike Pearson
Mayor
(Seal)
_______________________________
Adam Bell
City Clerk