Mountain Meadow Park renamed Monarch Park to protect butterfly habitat

September 5, 2023, 9:00 a.m. · Monarch Park (formerly Mountain Meadow Park), 420 W. 380 South

Meeting at the park, the council renamed Mountain Meadow Park as Monarch Park after a third-grade class led by teacher Anette Stephens lobbied the city to protect what experts call one of Utah's best remaining monarch butterfly habitats. The mayor said the city will seek grants to preserve the habitat.

From the approved minutes.

Decisions at a glance

Item	Result
Mountain Meadow Park renamed Monarch Park	Approved · 4-0

Agenda, item by item

Item 1 · Parks
Mountain Meadow Park renamed Monarch Park
Approved · 4-0 · About 420 W. 380 South
Resolution 2023-09-37R. The city has been designated a Monarch City by Monarch City USA; the mayor said the city will apply for grants to preserve the habitat.
Moved by Council Member Ryan Hunter, seconded by Council Member Clark Taylor. Vote: 4-0; Barnes not yet arrived

What residents said

Former student Hadley Bryant, who spoke to the council in April 2022, and teacher Anette Stephens thanked the city for protecting the wetland habitat and its milkweed.