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City Council Minutes <br />November 19, 2012 <br />Page 8 <br />4. Preservation mandate is most concerning and shouldn't be restrictive on requiring <br />historical structures to be kept. <br />5. Plan will sit on shelf. <br />6. Too small of an area <br />He further stated he liked some of the following aspects of the Plan: <br />1. Unique signage to identify the downtown area. <br />2. Promotion of downtown businesses as a whole by hosting various activities. <br />3. Highlighting and utilizing the Mississippi River better. <br />4. Having design standards in place. <br />Mr. Barnhart stated he will come back with a formal resolution at a future date. <br />MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS AND SECONDED BY <br />COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY TO ADOPT THE DOWNTOWN TASK <br />FORCE'S MISSISSIPPI CONNECTIONS PLAN. MOTION CARRIED 4-L <br />Councilmember Motin opposed. <br />Taskforce member Stuart Wilson thanked Council for allowing this process and thanked the <br />public for their participation in drafting this Plan. <br />8.2 Parks Naming Policy <br />Mr. Hecker presented the staff report <br />Councilmember Zerwas stated he would like to remove the language regarding an individual <br />being deceased for two years in order to be considered for a naming opportunity. He stated <br />the request could come forward naturally as things can happen quickly and there may be <br />instances when naming something may be more impactful or meaningful for a family <br />member. <br />Mayor Dietz disagreed and stated emotion may cause a hasty decision in which a time delay <br />could help by offering more time for perspective. <br />Councilmember Motin concurred with Mayor Dietz and stated the Council needs to be <br />deliberate when making a decision that is permanent. He further noted there is no definition <br />of a "historical person" and questioned who would qualify. He suggested language that <br />better defines it such as being war related or providing 10 plus years of community service. <br />He stated he is okay with not changing the language at this time but if the policy comes back <br />again, then this section should be beefed up. <br />Councilmember Gumphrey stated he has no issue with removing the two year timeline for a <br />deceased person.. <br />MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS AND SECONDED BY <br />COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN TO ADOPT THE PARKS AND FACILITIES <br />NAMING POLICY AS PRESENTED IN THE STAFF REPORT MOTION <br />CARRIED 5-0. <br />