Res 2014-68
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-68
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE NAMING AND RECOGNITION POLICY FOR
THE SPRINGBROOK NATURE CENTER SPRING PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center is a 127-acre City of Fridley park that provides year-
round opportunities to experience and learn about nature; and is an environmental education center
that serves school groups, community organizations and families; and
WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center SPRING Project will enhance this park as a learning
center for people from the metropolitan area, the State of Minnesota, and the City of Fridley; and
WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center SPRING Project includes facility improvements that
will provide spaces for education, health and wellness, community gatherings, celebrations, and
business meetings; and
WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center SPRING Project has been developed with the input of
citizen groups, environmentalists, City officials and architects to preserve the Springbrook
experience for future generations; and
WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation is a local non-profit organization
dedicated to supporting the overall planning, development and management of the Springbrook
Nature Center; and
WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation has committed to taking the lead in
raising the balance of the SPRING project costs from private sources; and
WHEREAS, the opportunity to put an individual, organization, or business name on the
interpretive building or other major feature of the project is expected to be a key factor in raising
the donated funds; and
WHEREAS, a clear naming and recognition policy will assist the Springbrook Nature Center
Foundation and prospective donors to know what can be expected in regard to naming of facilities
and features of the SPRING project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley Parks and Recreation Commission passed a motion of support for
the Naming and Recognition Policy at the September 8, 2014 Commission meeting:
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Fridley City Council establishes the
Naming and Recognition Policy for the Springbrook Nature Center SPRING project.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
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22 DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2014.
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Attest SCOTT J. LUND – MAYOR
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DEBRA A. SKOGEN – CITY CLERK