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AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE LEIF ERIKSON STAGE IN LEIF ERIKSON PARK AS A DULUTH HERITAGE PRESERVATION LANDMARK.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
The city of Duluth does ordain:
Section 1. Under the authority of Section 50-37.8 of the Duluth Legislative Code, 1959, as amended, the city of Duluth does designate the Leif Erikson stage, within Leif Erikson Park (historically known as Lake Shore Park), as a Duluth heritage preservation landmark, as documented in Attachment 1;
Section 2. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days from and after its passage and publication.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This ordinance designates the stone stage in Leif Erikson Park as a historic landmark. On January 23, 2018, the Duluth heritage preservation commission held a public hearing on the proposal and voted 4 yeas, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions to recommend the landmark designation after having received comments from the planning commission (who voted to recommend approval of the nomination). This nomination was also supported by the State Historic Preservation Office.
Petitioner: City of Duluth
PL 17-176