19-27 - 05-07 - Support Grant for Golden Valley Historical Society RESOLUTION NO. 19-27
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING GRANT APPLICATION BY GOLDEN VALLEY
HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR HISTORICAL CONTEXT STUDY
WHEREAS, Golden Valley Historical Society (GVHS) was established to discover,
preserve, and disseminate historical knowledge; and
WHEREAS, GVHS has developed a proposal for grant funding from the Minnesota
Arts and Culture Heritage Fund to conduct a Historical Context Study of Golden Valley; and
WHEREAS, the Study would provide clear documentation of the city's historic
resources, include a brief overview of a city's history and broad patterns of historical
development, descriptions of each time period and property types, recommendations for
preserving historic resources, and a preliminary list of lost resources; and
WHEREAS, the City's 2040 Comprehensive Plan notes that Golden Valley contains
buildings, neighborhoods, landscapes, and archaeological sites of cultural significance;
WHEREAS, due to considerable development in the 1950s and 1960s, there are
many examples of mid-century modern architecture throughout the city and the Plan
recognizes the role they play in grounding the community in its history; and
WHEREAS, the Study can aid local decisions about the evaluation, identification, and
treatment of historic properties as well as increase community awareness of Golden Valley's
history and unique characteristics.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Golden Valley that the
Council supports the grant application by Golden Valley Historical Society for a Historical
Context Study and authorizes submittal of a letter of support for the funding application.
Adopted by the City Council of Golden Valley, Minnesota on this 7th day of May, 2019.
Shep rd M. Harris, KWyor
ATTEST:
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk