Item 10ACity of Southlake, Texas
MEMORANDUM
January 3, 2002
TO: Billy Campbell, City Manager
FROM: Kevin Hugman, Director of Community Services
SUBJECT: Officially naming City park currently known as "Sheltonwood" park
Action Requested: City Council adoption of the official name of a City park (presently referred to
as Sheltonwood Park).
Background
Information: As you are aware, the park property informally known as Sheltonwood Park is
a 17 -acre, heavily wooded and undeveloped neighborhood park located on
Dove Road. The park was part of the Chivers Survey and purchased
approximately two years ago from former property owner John Shelton. At the
October Park Board meeting, the Board considered a staff recommendation to
officially adopt the name "Sheltonwood Park" for the park. At that time, the
Board decided to pursue another name for the park and requested that staff
work with a local elementary school to solicit ideas. City staff provided a
"ballot" to each of the classes at Johnson Elementary and asked them to submit
their top two entries by November 2, 2001. Four entries were received with a
total of eight proposed names. The class who submits the winning park name
will be treated to a pizza party sponsored by the Community Services
Department.
The names submitted, in no particular order, were as follows:
1. Liberty Park
2. Great Adventures Park
3. Wooded Trails Park
4. Dimwood Trails Park
5. Dragon Park
6. Southlake Trails Park
7. Dove Peace Park
8. Patriotic Park
The Park Board recommended (7 -0) to recommend the name "Liberty Park"
for the park area informally referred to as "Sheltonwood Park."
Financial
Considerations: Not applicable.
Citizen Input/
Board Review:
Billy Campbell, City Manager
January 3, 2002
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• Park Board considered this item at their October 15, 2001, meeting and
chose not to select the staff - recommended name of Sheltonwood Park,
directing staff to solicit recommendations from Johnson Elementary.
• Subsequently, students at Johnson Elementary were provided a "ballot"
and given approximately four weeks to submit proposed park names.
• Park Board recommends (7 -0) "Liberty Park" on November 12, 2001,
based on elementary school submissions
Legal Review: Not Applicable.
Alternatives: Alternatives may include:
• Council approval of Park Board recommendation
• Council selection of another park name
• Request for additional input
Supporting
Documents: Supporting documents include:
• Copy of the Naming and Renaming of Park Facilities Procedures.
Staff
Recommendation: City Council adoption of the official name of a City park (presently referred to
as Sheltonwood Park).
Billy Campbell, City Manager
January 3, 2002
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Parks and Recreation Department
Policies and Procedures Manual
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.
It 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.
Billy Campbell, City Manager
January 3, 2002
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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:
Address:
(name required)
Date:
Telephone: (Horne)
(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- 481 -5581, Ext. 756 if you have any
questions. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST.