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Procedure: <br /> A. Naming of Parks, Recreation Areas and Facilities <br /> 1. A request for naming of a park, recreation area or facility shall be submitted in <br /> writing to the Parks and Recreation Commission,through the Parks and <br /> Recreation Department. <br /> 2. Those submitting a naming request should show how the proposed name is <br /> consistent with the criteria stated in this policy. When naming after a person or <br /> persons,the application will describe the contributions to the city. Written <br /> documentation of approval by next of kin to be honored (if available/possible) is <br /> required as part of the proposal. City staff will review the proposal for <br /> adherence to the stated criteria and authentication of statements relative to <br /> contributions in the case of an individual before forwarding to the Parks and <br /> Recreation Commission. If the request is incomplete, staff will contact the <br /> applicant,in writing, and provide them with the opportunity to resubmit a <br /> revised request. <br /> 3. The Parks and Recreation Commission will offer the opportunity for public <br /> input on the proposed naming. A notice requesting a public meeting for naming <br /> of a park, recreation area or facility shall be posted-and published in the city's <br /> official newspaper at least 10 days prior to the meeting. <br /> 4. The Parks and Recreation Commission shall forward their recommendation to <br /> City Council for final decision. <br /> 5. The Parks and Recreation Commission can initiate the naming process whenever <br /> deemed necessary and/or in the best interest of the city. <br /> 6. In the absence of any naming requests,the Parks Recreation and Commission <br /> shall adhere to criteria stated in this policy in recommendation of name. <br /> B. Renaming of Parks, Recreation Areas and Facilities <br /> Renaming of parks, recreation areas and facilities carries with it a much greater burden of <br /> process compared to initial naming. Tradition and continuity of name and community <br /> identification are important community values. Each application must meet the criteria in <br /> this policy, but meeting all criteria does not ensure renaming. <br /> 1. A request for renaming of a park,recreational area or facility shall be submitted <br /> in writing to the Parks and Recreation Commission,through the Parks and <br /> Recreation Department. <br /> 2. The request shall include the proposed name change, the purpose of the change, <br /> and how the proposed name change is consistent with the criteria established. <br /> When renaming after a person or persons,the application will describe the <br /> contributions to the city. Written documentation approval by next of kin to be <br /> 3 <br />