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Item 5LCity of Southlake, Texas M E M O R A N D U M January 10, 2006 TO: Shana Yelverton, City Manager FROM: Steve Polasek, Director of Community Services Consider names for three (3) new parks in Southlake Town Square development SUBJECT: ___________________________________________________________________________ Action Requested: City Council consideration of names for the three new parks in Southlake Town Square development. Background Information: Effective February 18, 1996, the City adopted a procedure for naming or renaming park facilities. The Naming and Renaming of Park Facilities Procedures establishes the following parameters for evaluating submissions for the naming of City park facilities. A park facility may be named for a deceased individual(s) who have served the community. A park facility may be named for any deceased local, state, national, or international figure(s). A park facility may be named for any local, state or national geographic area, landmark or event. A park facility may be named for any symbol or concept associated with the City of Southlake, the State of Texas, or the United States of America. As part of the development of Southlake Town Square, three new parks are anticipated to open to the public in 2006. Commonly referred to as Summit Park, State Street Park, and Plaza Park, the facilities are strategically located throughout the development with each providing a unique recreational opportunity for the public. The current park “names” were chosen based on their geographic location and proximity to adjoining streets, landmark (hill), or future landmark (plaza). In an effort to move forward with placement of park signage and dedication plaques staff seeks Council consideration on the naming of the three new parks. A news release was also issued advising the public of Parks Board intent to review this item at their January 9, 2006 meeting and inviting suggestions either during the meeting or via contact with City staff. No public comments were received. Parks Board reviewed the park areas and recommended (7-2)* naming the parks as follows: 1.The Plaza at Town Square 2.Summit Park 3.McPherson Park (previous homestead and farm on Town Square site) Shana Yelverton, City Manager January 10, 2006 Page 2 * Two (2) Parks Board members favored Plaza Park as opposed to the Plaza at Town Square Financial Considerations: Not applicable. Financial Impact: No financial impact involved with naming due to a lack of current park signage. Master Plan documents refer to these three sites as Plaza Park, Summit/Brownstone Park, and State Street Park. Citizen Input/ Board Review: The Parks Board reviewed and recommended (7-2) the names for the three new parks at their January 9, 2006 meeting (The Plaza at Town Square, Summit Park, and McPherson Park) A press release was issued advising the public of the Parks Board intent to review this item at the January 9, 2006 meeting and inviting suggestions either during the meeting or via contact with City staff. No input was received. Cooper and Stebbins, and Lou Ann Heath with the Southlake Historical Society, have indicated support for the park names as recommended by the Parks Board. Legal Review: Not applicable. Alternatives: Alternatives may include: Council approval of Summit Park, The Plaza at Town Square, and McPherson Park Council approval of other names as may be discussed or proposed Council direction to seek other avenues for additional input on park name suggestions Supporting Documents: Supporting documents include: Copy of the Naming and Renaming of Park Facilities Procedures. Staff Recommendation: City Council consideration of Summit Park, The Plaza at Town Square, and McPherson Park as names for the three new parks in the Southlake Town Square development. Parks and Recreation Department Policies and Procedures Manual Shana Yelverton, City Manager January 10, 2006 Page 3 Procedure: Naming and Renaming of Park Facilities Procedures Source: Parks and Recreation Board/City Council Category: Administrative Effective Date: February 18, 1996 Revised Date: December 9, 1996 Statement of Purpose The purpose of this policy is to provide parameters for the naming and renaming of park facilities. Procedure In the naming and renaming of park facilities in the City of Southlake the following guidelines shall be used: I. May be named for any deceased individual(s) or group(s) who have served the community. II. May be named for any deceased local, state, national or international figure(s). III. May be named for any local, state or national geographic area, landmark or event. IV. May be named for any symbol or concept associated with the City of Southlake, the State of Texas or the United States of America. Note: When advertising for input from the residents, separate forms need to be returned for each park name submitted. Shana Yelverton, City Manager January 10, 2006 Page 4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUBMISSION FORM FOR PARK NAME (PLEASE PRINT) Name to be Submitted:________________________________________________________ Please include a brief explanation (on a separate sheet of paper if necessary) to support your recommendation. ____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Submitted by:_______________________________________Date:_____________________ (name required) Address:____________________________________________________________________ Telephone: (Home)_______________________ (Office)______________________________ Please submit your suggestions to: City of Southlake Parks and Recreation Department 400 North White Chapel, Southlake, Texas 76092 SUBMITTALS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY ________________________ Please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 817-748-8021 if you have any questions. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST.