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PARKS & FACILITIES NAMING POLICY <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />4. Horticultural Features. Horticultural features characteristic of a particular area. <br /> <br />C. Individual, Groups or Organizations. <br /> <br />The following criteria will be used in evaluating the use of names of persons (whether living <br />or deceased), groups and organizations. <br /> <br />1. General Criteria. Names of persons, groups or organizations having a longstanding <br />affiliation with the City of ten (10) or more years of significant community service, <br />involvement, or contributions beyond the ordinary interest level whose efforts have: <br /> <br />a. Enhanced the quality of life and well-being of city residents. <br />b. Contributed to the preservation of the city’s history or culture. <br />c. Made exemplary or meritorious contributions to the city or its residents; or <br />d. Contributed to the acquisition, development, or conveyance of land, buildings, <br />structures or other amenities to the city or community. <br /> <br />2. Deceased Persons. To be considered for a naming opportunity, the individual must <br />have been deceased for at least two (2) years. Such individuals may include: <br /> <br />a. Historic persons. <br />b. National and/or local heroes. Those who have given outstanding service to <br />mankind or who have worked over and above any ordinary interest level. An <br />Elk River area resident, who has attained local, state, or national recognition for <br />parks and recreation work or work in the areas of public safety or public health, <br />as appropriate to the facility, would be highly acceptable. <br /> <br />3. Living Persons. Facilities may be named after living persons only after a study has <br />been completed relative to the individual’s background and qualifications pursuant to the <br />criteria in this policy. <br /> <br />4. Groups and Organizations. Facilities may be named after groups or organizations <br />pursuant to the criteria set forth in this policy or groups and organizations that wish to <br />pursue a sponsorship agreement with the City of Elk River at a city owned asset under <br />control of the Parks and Recreation department. <br /> <br />EXCEPTION: The exception to this policy in its entirety is a sponsorship agreement <br />entered into between the city and a group or organization for a section within a city owned <br />property asset under control of the Parks and Recreation department, such as a concession <br />stand, ice sheet, ballfield, Rivers Edge Commons upper plaza, multi-purpose room, etc.