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Councilmember introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: <br />RESOLUTION #20-XXX <br />RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION'S <br />PUBLIC FACILITY NAMING POLICY <br />WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ramsey continues to support the <br />development of recreation and public facilities for the betterment of the community and <br />enhancements to the quality of life for all residents; and <br />WHEREAS, the City desires to name all public facilities in a consistent, timely and <br />appropriate manner; and <br />WHEREAS, under this policy all proposed public facility names shall first go before the <br />Park and Recreation Commission of the City of Ramsey, and also the Planning Commission for <br />non -park facilities and places; and <br />WHEREAS, in the case of parklands, the name may be chosen before final plat <br />approval and may generally reflect the name of the subdivision, or other natural or geographical <br />feature; and <br />WHEREAS, for any public facility, including parklands, the City of Ramsey may also <br />consider, names reflecting historical significance, original landowners, or those reflecting <br />important contributions of local, state, national or international significance; and <br />WHEREAS, public facilities may also be named for individuals, organizations or <br />lifetime achievements as well as substantial contributions in providing to the public said <br />facility, including as a recognition or memorial; and <br />WHEREAS, any sign bearing the name of a public facility will be in accordance with <br />City Code requirements for signs; and <br />NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br />RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: <br />1) That facility names shall be congruent with the above, and not inconsistent with the <br />Ramsey brand identity, and <br />2) That the City Council hereby adopts the Park and Recreation Commission's Public <br />Facility Naming Policy. <br />The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember <br />, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: <br />and the following voted against the same: <br />