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01-1229Council File # O 1 _ � �.a•y Green Sheet # �� 3 q� )LUTION PAUL,1� Presented By Referred To 11 Committee: Date �o WHEREAS, the organization Watchable Wildlife has raised funds for and made an for the design by local azchitect Peter Kramer and construction by sculptor artist Phillip Rickey of a wildlife viewing platform in Lilydale Regional Park; and 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 WHEREAS, Watchable Wildlife has requested that said wildlife viewing platform be officially named "Bruce Vento's View" in honor of the late Congressman Bruce Vento, who represented the citizens of Saint Paul for more than 30 years, during which time he worked diligently to protect natural resources both locally and nationally; and WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Commission adopted Resolution #10-12 on October 10, 2001, supporting the proposal to name the wildlife viewing platform in Lilydale Regional Park "Bruce Ventds View", finding the name to be both suitable and consistent with their policy for naming parks and recreation sites; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the wildlife viewing platform to be constructed in Lilydale Regional Park shall henceforth be known as "Bruce Vento's View". by Department Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By: �� Approved by Mayor: / By: �-^� a Form Approve� City Attor,ey � By: % �-P.!/'vLG�- � �i�l//LIO�T Approved by M yor for Submission to Council By: / �/� /�� ' Adopted by Council: Date � \��,.�_ 'l-p0� �^�� v DEPARiMENT/OFFICE/COUNCIL Parks and Recreation CONTACTPERSONANDPHONE Mike Rossberg 266-8447 MUST BE ON COUNdL AGENDA BY (DAT� November �7'- x L Suggested sponsor: Councilmember Coleman INI1lAIJDATE NOVN � GREEN SHEET SSIGN NUMBER W ROUi1NG OflOEP 1 DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR Z CITY ATTORNEY � FINANCIAL SEftVICES DIR. 3 MAYORIORASSISTANn�� TOTAL # OF SIGNANRE PAGES � CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNANRE) ACTION REQUESTED: Signatures approving the name, "Bruce Vento's View," for the wildlife viewing platform constructed in Lilydale Regionai Park. RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve �A) or Re�ect fR) PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIBCOMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION X PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION INITIATING PROBIEM, ISSUE, OPPOftTUNIN IWho, What, When, Where, Why) PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QVESTIONS: t. Has this persoNfirtn ever worketl untler a conttact for this AeparUnent? YES NO 2. Has [his person/firm evet been a ci[y employee? VES NO 3. Does this person/fi�m possess a skill not normaliy possessed by any current ciry empioyee? VES NO 4. Is Nis person/frm a[argeteA vendoR YES NO Explain all yes answers on separrte sheet and attac� to green sM1eet. � o � - � a.�.`► NO. 101398 INITIAL/DATE 4 c�n courva� � CITV CLERK ❑ FINNNqAI. SERV/ACCTG �J ROSSBERG = 300 CHA The group Watchable Wildlife raised funds and made design and construction arcangements for a wildlife viewing , platform in Lilydale Regional Park and requested that said viewing platform be named "Bruce Vento's View" in honor of the late Congressman Bruce VeMO. The Parks and Recreation Commission finds this name to be suitable and consistent with its facility naming policy. ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: The late Congressman Bruce Vento would be honored for his many years of hard work on behalf of the environment by naming the wildlife viewing .platform in Lilydale Park after him. DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: The opportunity to honor the late Congressman Bruce Vento by naming the wildlife viewing platform in Lilydale Park after him would be lost. � � �� ..�� DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED None. TOTAI AMOUNT OF iAANSACTION FUNDING SOURCE N/A FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN) SC l3 � \.P ! `' t �T� �ll�T�l�iV�Y COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONEI YES NO ACTIVffY NUMBER N�A easch �er.?er �� ao� Council File # O 1 _ � �.a•y Green Sheet # �� 3 q� )LUTION PAUL,1� Presented By Referred To 11 Committee: Date �o WHEREAS, the organization Watchable Wildlife has raised funds for and made an for the design by local azchitect Peter Kramer and construction by sculptor artist Phillip Rickey of a wildlife viewing platform in Lilydale Regional Park; and 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 WHEREAS, Watchable Wildlife has requested that said wildlife viewing platform be officially named "Bruce Vento's View" in honor of the late Congressman Bruce Vento, who represented the citizens of Saint Paul for more than 30 years, during which time he worked diligently to protect natural resources both locally and nationally; and WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Commission adopted Resolution #10-12 on October 10, 2001, supporting the proposal to name the wildlife viewing platform in Lilydale Regional Park "Bruce Ventds View", finding the name to be both suitable and consistent with their policy for naming parks and recreation sites; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the wildlife viewing platform to be constructed in Lilydale Regional Park shall henceforth be known as "Bruce Vento's View". by Department Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By: �� Approved by Mayor: / By: �-^� a Form Approve� City Attor,ey � By: % �-P.!/'vLG�- � �i�l//LIO�T Approved by M yor for Submission to Council By: / �/� /�� ' Adopted by Council: Date � \��,.�_ 'l-p0� �^�� v DEPARiMENT/OFFICE/COUNCIL Parks and Recreation CONTACTPERSONANDPHONE Mike Rossberg 266-8447 MUST BE ON COUNdL AGENDA BY (DAT� November �7'- x L Suggested sponsor: Councilmember Coleman INI1lAIJDATE NOVN � GREEN SHEET SSIGN NUMBER W ROUi1NG OflOEP 1 DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR Z CITY ATTORNEY � FINANCIAL SEftVICES DIR. 3 MAYORIORASSISTANn�� TOTAL # OF SIGNANRE PAGES � CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNANRE) ACTION REQUESTED: Signatures approving the name, "Bruce Vento's View," for the wildlife viewing platform constructed in Lilydale Regionai Park. RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve �A) or Re�ect fR) PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIBCOMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION X PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION INITIATING PROBIEM, ISSUE, OPPOftTUNIN IWho, What, When, Where, Why) PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QVESTIONS: t. Has this persoNfirtn ever worketl untler a conttact for this AeparUnent? YES NO 2. Has [his person/firm evet been a ci[y employee? VES NO 3. Does this person/fi�m possess a skill not normaliy possessed by any current ciry empioyee? VES NO 4. Is Nis person/frm a[argeteA vendoR YES NO Explain all yes answers on separrte sheet and attac� to green sM1eet. � o � - � a.�.`► NO. 101398 INITIAL/DATE 4 c�n courva� � CITV CLERK ❑ FINNNqAI. SERV/ACCTG �J ROSSBERG = 300 CHA The group Watchable Wildlife raised funds and made design and construction arcangements for a wildlife viewing , platform in Lilydale Regional Park and requested that said viewing platform be named "Bruce Vento's View" in honor of the late Congressman Bruce VeMO. The Parks and Recreation Commission finds this name to be suitable and consistent with its facility naming policy. ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: The late Congressman Bruce Vento would be honored for his many years of hard work on behalf of the environment by naming the wildlife viewing .platform in Lilydale Park after him. DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: The opportunity to honor the late Congressman Bruce Vento by naming the wildlife viewing platform in Lilydale Park after him would be lost. � � �� ..�� DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED None. TOTAI AMOUNT OF iAANSACTION FUNDING SOURCE N/A FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN) SC l3 � \.P ! `' t �T� �ll�T�l�iV�Y COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONEI YES NO ACTIVffY NUMBER N�A easch �er.?er �� ao�