HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-79RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -79
RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS TO
ATTEND THE GRAND OPENING OF THE MINNESOTA STATE CAPITOL
WHEREAS, the Capitol of the State of Minnesota is having a Grand Opening celebration on August 11,
12, and 13, 2017.
WHEREAS, Governor Mark Dayton has asked that the mayor and the people from the city of Columbia
Heights, Minnesota come to Saint Paul and celebrate the Grand Opening of the Minnesota State Capitol.
WHEREAS, the Grand Opening celebration is following the four year, $310 million dollar restoration
project that has returned the Capitoll to its former glory and will position the building to be able to meet
the needs of the public for another 100 years with improved functionality.
WHEREAS, the Capitol was designed and built by Minnesota's native son, Cass Gilbert, and the
architectural design elements of Cass Gilbert's work were among the most important aspects of the
restoration.
WHEREAS, during the Grand Opening there will be concerts, lectures, exclusive access tours,
fireworks and much more. The events will be interesting, educational, and fun and were created to
entertain Minnesotans from across the state of Minnesota.
WHEREAS, when the Capitol building originally opened in 1905 there was not a celebration, making
this the first ever Grand Opening of the Minnesota State Capitol.
WHEREAS, the Minnesota State Capitol Building is the People's House. It is important to the State of
Minnesota that Minnesotans use their State Capitol in ways that are meaningful to them, and that the
Capitol is a place where all people feel at home.
WHEREAS, The Grand Opening of the State Capitol Building is an opportunity to invite Minnesotans
back to the Capitol and for them to get familiarized with their newly restored space.
RESOLVED, the city of Columbia Heights on behalf of the Governor of the State of Minnesota,
encourages the people of the city to attend the Grand Opening of the Minnesota State Capitol August
11, 12, and 13, 2017.
Passed and Adopted by the Council on this 10th day of July, 2017.
CITY OF COLUMBIA . EIGHTS
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By: Donna Schmitt, Mayor
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By: Katie Bruno, City Clerk