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V <br /> Cit of <br /> J Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Parks and Recreation Commission 7.2 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> Discussion Item May 14, 2014 Michael Hecker,Parks and Recreation Director <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Renaming Lions Park Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Reviewed by <br /> Action Requested <br /> No action requested at this time. Discussion of the submission request to rename Lions Park to Lion <br /> John Weicht Memorial Park. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> As stated in the Parks and Facilities Naming Policy,renaming of parks and facilities requires a submission <br /> in writing to the Parks and Recreation Commission through the Parks and Recreation Department. The <br /> attached proposal to rename Lions Park was submitted to the Parks and Recreation Department on <br /> Wednesday,May 7. While staff has not had sufficient time to review and authenticate all of the <br /> documents, an initial review indicates the renaming request is consistent with the criteria outlined in the <br /> naming policy for deceased persons. <br /> The Lions Club announced their intentions to staff in March to rename Lions Park. Staff recommends <br /> continuing the discussion and action until later this summer when the Parks and Recreation Master Plan <br /> is completed. <br /> Since November, staff has been recommending the Commission uphold a moratorium on action items <br /> related to capital projects,budget and policy decisions. While we don't expect major changes to Lions <br /> Park through the master planning process,the overall concept and support for Lions Park to become a <br /> designated "signature" park with various amenities will most likely be recommended. <br /> As per the naming policy, staff plans to post a 10-day notice for the renaming of Lions Park to "Lion <br /> John Weicht Memorial Park." for the June 11, 2014,meeting. Staff recommends that Commission <br /> members carefully review the renaming request proposal prior to the June 11 meeting. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> None at this time. If the name is changed,the city will have the cost of installing signs and changing <br /> marketing brochures. The current main sign at Lions Park is about$5,000. <br /> Attachments <br /> • Submission request to rename Lions Park <br /> • Parks &Facilities Naming Policy <br /> PA � ERE / / r <br /> NATURE <br />