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RESOLUTION NO. 8436
RESOLUTION CHANGING THE NAME OF
MEMORIAL PARK
TO
HEREDIA PARK
WHEREAS, the purpose of this resolution is to change the name of Memorial
Park to Heredia Park in honor of Richfield's Friendship City, Heredia, Costa Rica; and
WHEREAS, Memorial Park located adjacent to City Hall is often confused with
Veterans Memorial Park of Richfield; and
WHEREAS, the Community Services Advisory Commission accepted a
recommendation of the Friendship City Commission and additionally recommends to
the City Council a change of name from Memorial Park to Heredia Park; and
WHEREAS, this Council deems it to be in the interest of the citizens of the City
of Richfield that the actions provided for in this resolution take effect as soon as
possible.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Richfield as follows: Effective immediately Memorial Park, a neighborhood park located
in the vicinity of 68th Street and Fifth Avenue South adjacent to Richfield City Hall, is
hereby changed to Heredia Park.
Adopted by the City Council of Richfield, Minnesota this 13th_day of January,
1997. L
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Martin J. , Mayor
ATTEST:
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Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk