2020-62CERTIFICATION
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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COUNS"1 OF CARVER )
I, Kim Meuwissen, Deputy Clerk of the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, do hereby
certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of Resolution No. 2020-62 "Supporting
Efforts to Rename a Portion of State Highway 5/Arboretum Boulevard to Prince
Rogers Nelson Boulevard" adopted by the Chanhassen City Council on November 9, 2020
with the original copy now on file in my office and have found the same to be a true and
correct copy thereof.
Witness my hand and official seal at Chanhassen, Minnesota, this 16th day
of November, 2020.
Aimeuwissen, Deputy
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE: November 9, 2020 RESOLUTION NO: 2020-62
MOTION BY: Campion SECONDED BY: Coleman
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO RENAME A PORTION OF STATE
HIGHWAY 5/ARBORETUM BOULEVARD TO
PRINCE ROGERS NELSON BOULEVARD
WHEREAS, the musical icon Prince Rogers Nelson lived and worked in the City of
Chanhassen for many years; and
WHEREAS, Paisley Park, located on the corner of Highway 5 and Audubon Road has
been a landmark in the City where Prince recorded many timeless songs in his studio for nearly
30 years; and
WHEREAS, since Prince's death, the Paisley Park museum continues to honor his
legacy through the celebration of art, music, fashion and culture inspired by the creative spirit of
Prince; and
WHEREAS, any designation of highways requires legislative approval as detailed in
Minnesota Statues, sections 161.139 and 161.14; and
WHEREAS, the musical legacy represents a significant artistic contribution that reaches
far beyond the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, acknowledging the accomplishments of Prince through the renaming of the
road near Paisley Park is a fitting tribute to the contributions he has made to the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Chanhassen, Minnesota, supports the efforts of individuals to work with the Legislature to
rename a portion of State Highway 5 to Prince Rogers Nelson Boulevard.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 9th day of November, 2020.
ATTEST:
er A. Johnsto Interim City Manager Elise Ryan, Mayor
YES NO ABSENT
Ryan
Campion
Coleman
McDonald
Tjornhom