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r Hins <br />REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br />DATE: July 25 <br />ITEM NO: / <br /></0i ^ <br />Department Approval: <br />Name RonMoorse <br />Title City Administrator <br />Admiobtrator Reviewed:Agenda Section: <br />City Administrator's <br />Report <br />Item Description: <br />Robert L. Searles Meritorious Service Award to Bruce and Ruth Daj^on <br />In the fall of 1996, Bruce and Ruth Dayton made a gift to the State of Minnesota of a 150 acre tract <br />of ”Big Woods” forest to be preserved as the Wood-Rill Scientific and Natural Area. This land is <br />located in Orono and Bruce and Ruth Dayton are residents of Orono. Because the gift furthers <br />Orono's philosophy of preservation and environmental protection, and will provide a unique <br />scientific and natural area that can be used by Orono residents, the city wants to express its <br />appreciation to Bruce and Ruth Dayton for their foresight and generosity. <br />The Robert L. Searles Meritorious Service Award is given to individuals who make outstanding <br />contributions to the community to help achieve basic goals that enhance and perpetuate the quality <br />of life for the residents of Orono. This award is a fitting recognition for the efforts of Bruce and <br />Ruth Dayton to preserve the Big Woods forest to be shared with all citizens of the State today and <br />into the future. <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: <br />Motion to adopt a resolution to confer the Robert L. Searles Meritorious Service Award upon Brace <br />and Ruth Dayton.