Res 2016- 11 Accept Donation Historic PhotographCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Resolution 2016-11
A Resolution Acknowledging the
Donation of a Historic Photograph
Of the Friendly Hills Subdivision
WHEREAS, the City of Mendota Heights values donations to the City which help to educate
residents and preserve knowledge of its historic past; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota State Law requires a resolution to accept gifts to municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the City has previously acknowledges gifts with a resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mendota Heights encourages and supports residents who want to
participate in government; and,
WHEREAS, George Sonnen has donated a twenty inch by thirty inch sepia toned photograph
showing the Friendly Hills subdivision under construction which, by best estimates was taken in
about 1956; and
WHEREAS, the display of this photo in Mendota Heights City Hall will help to enlighten
residents about an important phase of the City's development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Mendota Heights gratefully accepts the donation of this historic photograph from Mr. George
Sonnen.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 19t�' day of January, 2016.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Sandra Krebs c , Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lorri Smith, City Clerk