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