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<br />The Elk River Vision <br />A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional <br />service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity <br />Request for Action <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />To <br />Parks and Recreation Commission <br />Item Number <br />7.2 <br />Agenda Section <br />Action Item <br />Meeting Date <br />January 12, 2022 <br />Prepared by <br />Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director <br />Item Description <br />Naming the two softball fields at Lion John Weicht <br />Park – John Barth Fields <br />Reviewed by <br />Cal Portner, City Administrator <br />Reviewed by <br /> <br /> <br />Action Requested <br />Discuss naming the two softball fields at Lion John Weicht Park the John Barth Fields <br /> <br />Recommend, by motion, naming the two softball fields the John Barth Fields <br /> <br />Recommend, by motion, waiving the policy requirement to wait two years for a deceased person before a <br />naming opportunity can be considered. <br /> <br />Background/Discussion <br />Mayor John Dietz provided staff and application to name the two softball fields at Lion John Weicht Park the <br />John Barth Fields. Staff has confirmed the application has all the documentation that meets the criteria for the <br />official naming. Mayor Dietz has also requested the Commission consider waiving the requirements in the <br />naming policy that the naming for a deceased person must wait at least two years. This is so that signage can be <br />installed in the spring of 2022. <br /> <br />The purpose of the naming policy is to establish a systematic and consistent approach for the official naming of <br />parks and recreation areas and facilities. The policy was approved by the Commission and City Council in <br />November 2012. The policy has been used for Lion John Weicht Park and the Dave Anderson Athletic <br />Complex. <br /> <br />Financial Impact <br />The cost to install a new sign as part of the city’s wayfinding program is estimated at $13,000 in addition <br />to installation costs. A cost to do a basic metal sign is about $400 in-house. <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> Letter and Application for the naming of the John Barth Fields <br /> Parks and Facilities Naming Policy <br /> Naming Policy Parks Commission and City Council Minutes