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RESOLUTION NO. 10 -74
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIONEER PLAZA INDUCTION POLICY
WHEREAS, Pioneer Plaza in downtown Lakeville was established to honor
long -time Lakeville residents and business owners who contributed to the overall growth
and quality of life in Lakeville; and
WHEREAS, City staff prepared a draft policy which was reviewed and
recommended to City Council for approval by the Parks, Recreation and Natural
Resources Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lakeville City Council
approves the Pioneer Plaza Induction Policy as recommended.
DATED this 4 th day of October, 2010.
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Pioneer Plaza Induction Policy
Purpose:
To recognize long -time Lakeville residents and business owners who contributed to the
overall growth and quality of life in Lakeville
Eligibility:
A 30 -year (minimum) resident or business owner in Lakeville
Selection Criteria:
The following criteria will be considered in determining whether a person is
eligible to be a " "Lakeville Pioneer ":
• Showed an exceptional commitment to the community of Lakeville through
volunteerism, expertise and community spirit
• Made a positive and measurable contribution to the community in education, the arts,
sports, business or service to a particular organization
• Demonstrated innovation and creativity in service to the community
• Acted as a positive role model in both professional and personal life
• Exhibited an exceptional or extraordinary history of achievement in community services
• Inspired others to become involved in the Lakeville community through civic activities
• Demonstrated an ongoing commitment to support civic projects or programs which
promote the highest good of the Lakeville community
• Created vision, guidance and commitment to improving the quality of life in Lakeville
• Had a demonstrated impact on the growth and development of Lakeville
• Provided freely of their time, energy and resources for community betterment,
contributing to positive economic growth and stability in the community
• Demonstrated extraordinary history and a lifelong commitment to the well -being and
enhancement of Lakeville
• Exhibited an exceptional or extraordinary history of achievement in community service
Frequency of Award:
A nomination may be submitted at any time
Selection Process:
• Nominations may be submitted by any current or previous Lakeville resident or relative
of the nominee
• Nominations must be submitted in writing and contain sufficient information to
demonstrate how the nominee meets the selection criteria
• Nominations are to be submitted to the Parks and Recreation Director
• Nominations will be reviewed as they are received
• Nomination process may require up to three months for review
• The Lakeville City Council will have sole authority to determine whether a nominee is
determined to be a "Lakeville Pioneer" and be inducted in Pioneer Plaza. The City
Council may form a nomination review committee to make a recommendation.
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Successful Nominee Award Process:
1. Award presentation:
a. Council determination and recognition at a City Council meeting
b. Placement of a plaque in Pioneer Plaza
2. Award procurement:
a. Nominating person, group or family will be required to fund the cost of
plaque, plaque post and installation
3. Award maintenance and long -term care and replacement:
a. Periodic maintenance, repairs or replacement will be the responsibility of
the funding family or other funding sources within the community
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