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<br />aFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS PAGE 6 SEPTEMBER 20, 1993 <br />managing the park. Mayor Linke noted that when the land was • <br />donated, it was written into the deed that zf the park was ever <br />abandoned, the land would revert back to the original owners. <br />Councilmember Trude commented that both cities contribute toward <br />the upkeep and management of the park and voiced concern that the <br />public might believe the cities are no longer in charge if the name <br />is changed. <br />Mayor Wells stated that the Spring Lake Park City Council feels the <br />Lions Club deserves recognition for their contribution. Mayor <br />Wells recalled that the previous discussions on this matter, <br />resulted in a plaque being placed on the beach house. Mayor Wells <br />recalled that there was also discussion of placing a reader board <br />at the park containing a brief history of the founding of the park. <br />Mayor Wells pointed out that although it is a joint park, the <br />additional funding has come primarily from the Spring Lake Park <br />Lions. <br />Mounds View Councilmember Blanchard asked if the Lions would be <br />responsible for maintaining the park if the name change is <br />approved. <br />Mayor Wells stated that the park would still be maintained by the <br />Cities of Spring Lake Park and Mounds View however, stated his • <br />belief that the Spring Lake Park Lions would continue to fund <br />special projects and items not covered by the two city budgets. <br />Mayor Wells stated his belief that the cities could not continue to <br />maintain the park in the manner in which the Lions have. Mayor <br />Wells also added his opinion that even if the name is changed to <br />Lakeside Lions Park, the residents of the area would still refer to <br />it as Lakeside Park, as this is how it is known to them. <br />Councilmember Blanchard stated that what she is hearing tonight is <br />very different from what was originally proposed. Councilmember <br />Blanchard commented that when the idea was first presented, the <br />name was to be "Lions Park" and she was strongly opposed to that <br />name. Councilmember Blanchard agreed that the Lions Club has done <br />a "fantastic job" of improving the park and she does not wish to <br />minimize that contribution however, added her opinion that the <br />Lions received recognition with the plaque that was placed at the <br />park and people do realize what the Lions have done. Councilmember <br />Blanchard stated that she continues to have a problem with a name <br />change, believing that it takes away from the originators of the <br />park who contributed their labor to establish the park and did not <br />simply write a check and hire someone else to do the work. <br />However, Councilmember Blanchard restated that what is being <br />presented this evening is different from the original proposal and <br />she could "possibly go along with this change." Councilmember <br />Blanchard noted that there are only four of the original founders • <br />