Res 2007- 42 Acknowledging Seeking Community DesignationCity of Mendota Heights
Dakota County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 07-42
A RESOLUTION FORMALLY ACKNOWLEDGING
THE CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DESIRE TO SEEK A PRESERVE AMERICA
COMMUNITY DESIGNATION
WHEREAS, Preserve America is a White House initiative developed in cooperation with the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the U.S. Department of the Interior, and the U.S.
Department of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, the goals of this initiative include a greater shared knowledge about our Nation's
past, strengthened regional identities and local pride, increased local participation in preserving the
country's irreplaceable cultural and natural heritage assets, and support for the economic vitality of
communities; and
WHEREAS, this initiative is compatible with our community's interests and goals related to
historic preservation; and
WHEREAS, designation as a Preserve America Community will improve our community's
ability to protect and promote its historical resources; now theref ore be it
RESOLVED, that the Mendota Heights City Council will apply for the designation of
Mendota Heights as a Preserve America Community;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that Mendota Heights City Council
will protect and celebrate our heritage, use our historic assets for economic development and
community revitalization, and encourage people to experience and appreciate local historic resources
through education and heritage tourism programs.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 5th day of June, 2007
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ME OTA IGHTTS
By r' �c /�� --
J0 a ,Mayor
ATTEST:
By !J� �,4ell
Kathleen M. Swanson, City Clerk