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Council renames Kelly property to Firesteel Nature Preserve, approves motion
Summary
City council approved renaming a city‑owned wetland area previously referred to as the Kelly property to 'Firesteel Nature Preserve.' Council discussed a possible naming contest and confirmed the property is currently designated parkland.
The Mitchell City Council approved a motion to rename a city property commonly called the Kelly property to Firesteel Nature Preserve.
The mayor and several councilors discussed options and a possible public naming contest; one council member suggested the Firesteel name to reflect the property’s proximity to Firesteel Creek. A motion and a second were made and the council voted in favor of renaming the property; the item was described as a name change only, not a change in land use.
Council members clarified the site is currently city‑owned parkland and is part of the wetlands tied to the Firesteel Creek area; staff said the site is roped off for construction activity related to the wetland project and that habitat will be cattails and wetland vegetation once work is complete. Council discussed future pathways, tree plantings and possible volunteer opportunities but emphasized that tonight’s action was limited to the name.
The motion carried by voice vote; council also discussed possible future steps such as a naming contest and planting plans and said additional actions (parkland designation changes or access improvements) would require later council consideration.
