Item 9C9C - 1
M E M O R A N D U M
September 15, 2010
To:
Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From:
Chris Tribble, Director of Community Services
Subject: Approve the Naming of the City Park Currently Referred
to as North Park
Action
Requested:
City Council approval of a name for the City park currently
referred to as North Park.
Background
Information:
The park development currently in design, and currently
referred to as North Park needs to be named officially. The
new park will include three lighted multi-purpose fields for
lacrosse and flag football, concession, restroom, pavilion,
parking, playground, connecting trails, retention pond,
landscaping, and additional park amenities.
The Naming and Renaming of Park and Recreation Facilities
Procedures adopted by City Council December 15, 2009,
established the following parameters for naming of City park
facilities:
A park and recreation facility may be named for
outstanding and/or predominate physical
characteristics or ecological features of the land
such as:
Streams, lakes and creeks
Landmark significance
Historical significance
Street name identity
The subdivision in which the park property is
located
Based on the activity, event or function of the
park
A park facility may be named for any group or
individual who has made exceptional contributions
to the City.
A park facility may be named in honor of a
deceased local, state, national figure(s).
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Shana Yelverton, City Manager
Meeting Date – September 21, 2010
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There shall be a waiting period of one or more
years prior to the naming of a park in honor of a
deceased local, state or national figure(s).
The renaming of a park facility, which has been
previously named after an individual, is prohibited
unless compelling circumstances arise whereby
consideration to a change is appropriate.
No park shall be given the same name as an
existing school site, or public facility, except where
the sites abut one another.
Components or areas within a park or recreation
facility may be given a name which is different
than the park or recreation facility. Such
components or areas may include, but are not
limited to, gardens, playgrounds, athletic fields,
structures and meeting rooms.
The Community Services Department solicited suggestions
for names from the public mid-July - August 27 utilizing the
City’s Latest News webpage and City Cable Channel;
weekly Media Tips news releases; an announcement during
the Mayor’s Report at a City Council meeting; mass
publication to all City boards and commissions, community
service organizations, athletic associations; and flyers
mailed to the residents adjacent to the park. A copy of each
of the submittals received by staff is attached to this memo
for your review.
Ten responses were received from the public offering
nineteen (19) names for the park. The following suggestions
were received:
1. White Dove Park
2. The Rainbow Park
3. North Park
4. Dove Corners
5. Southlake Commons
6. Champions Fields
7. Victory Gardens
8. Victory Corners
9. Carroll Yards
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Shana Yelverton, City Manager
Meeting Date – September 21, 2010
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10. Champions Corners
11. Samantha Park
12. Harold Knight Park
13. H. D. Murphy and Edward Bryant Wheeler Park (two
officers killed by Bonnie & Clyde)
14. Rich Coccaro Lacrosse Field and Sports Complex
15. North Park – Stebbins Sports Complex
16. Brian Park
17. Brian Ross Park
18. WC McPherson Park
19. Longhorn Park
The Parks and Recreation Board considered this item at their
September 13, 2010 meeting. During their deliberation, the
list was initially narrowed down to two names (North Park and
Longhorn Park). Subsequently, Parks and Recreation Board
member Randy Williamson suggested combining a couple of
the suggested names and recommended North Park Sports
Complex. The Board then decided to eliminate North Park,
and a motion was made to recommend North Park Sports
Complex. The motion carried 5-3 with members John
Slocum, Sherry Berman and Julie Landesberg preferring
Longhorn Park.
Financial
Consideration:
No financial impact involved with naming park at this time.
Future signs would be funded as part of the park
development budget.
Strategic Link:
This item is linked to the City’s Strategy Map related to the
focus area of Quality Development and meets the corporate
objective to Provide Attractive and Unique Spaces for
Enjoyment of Personal Interests.
Citizen Input/
Board Review:
Advertisements for suggested names during August
included:
City’s Latest News webpage
City Cable Channel advertisement
Weekly Media Tips distribution
Announcement during the Mayor’s Report during City
Council meeting
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Shana Yelverton, City Manager
Meeting Date – September 21, 2010
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Mass publication sent to all City boards and
commissions, community service organizations and
athletic associations
Flyers mailed directly to residents adjacent to the park.
Parks and Recreation Board reviewed and recommended
approval (5-3) to name the park “North Park Sports
Complex” at their September 13, 2010 meeting.
City Council will consider this item September 21, 2010.
Legal Review:
Not applicable.
Alternatives:
Alternatives may include:
City Council approval as presented
City Council approval with modifications
City Council approval of another name
City Council decision not to approve a name
Supporting
Documents:
Supporting documents include:
Copy of submittals
Staff
Recommendation:
City Council approval of a name for the City park currently
referred to as North Park.
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