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City of Elk - Request for Action River To Item Number Parks and Recreation Commission 8.4 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by General Business July 9, 2014 Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director Item Description Reviewed by Renaming of Lions Park Cal Portner, City Administrator Reviewed by Action Requested Approve,by motion,the renaming of Lions Park as the Lion John lleicht Park as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Background/Discussion The Parks and Recreation Commission discussed and reviewed a request from the Lions Club that Lions Park be renamed as the Lion John Weicht Park. This request was submitted in writing at the May Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, as outlined in the Parks and Facilities Naming Policy. Also, as required in the policy, a public notice requesting a public meeting for renaming was posted and published in the local paper at least 10-days prior to the June 11 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. The action was unanimously supported by the Commission. There were no general public comments on the renaming. The Lions Club had many members in attendance supporting the renaming. Discussion at the May meeting regarding the initial renaming included changing the name of Lions Park to the Lion John Weicht Park and taking out the word "Memorial' that was originally proposed. The Lions Club did vote and approved the final recommended name of Lion John Weicht Park. Staff has reviewed the submission and finds that it meets the criteria to rename a park as outlined in the Parks and Facilities Naming Policy. Financial Impact A new park entrance sign to replace the current one is in the range of$5,000 to $7,000. Lions Club members indicated at the May Commission meeting they are interested in financially supporting a new park sign. Staff recommends waiting until the city way finding project is completed before installing new signs in any of the parks. Additional costs for renaming include updating city maps and marketing materials. Attachments • Submission request to rename Lions Park • Parks &Facilities Naming Policy • Lions Park renaming correspondence P a w E A E U s r NaA f RE]