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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.A.2. Amending the Park Naming Policy-Res. No. 6576 CITY OF SHAKOPEE 5.Jl. ~. Memorandum i-CONSEt~T To: Mayor, City Council City Administrator, Mark McNeill From: Andrea Weber, Park and Recreation Landscape Design Subject: Amending the Park Naming Policy, Resolution 6576 Meeting Date: February 06, 2007 INTRODUCTION The City Council is asked to consider adopting an amendment to the Park Naming Policy. BACKGROUND The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board discussed potential amendments to the Park Naming Policy at their January meeting. The Advisory Board requested review of the naming policy due to the recent application to name a neighborhood park after a local child. The Advisory Board came to the conclusion that they were comfortable with the general language in the current policy, and therefore, did not recommend any changes in naming guidelines. However, they did support a staff recommendation where the policy would require that the park name would be adopted by resolution. The reason for this suggested change is that it is much easier to find a resolution number in archived files verses a motion. Therefore, the only recommended change is that the policy be amended to require park names be adopted by resolution. RELATIONSHIP TO VISION F. Housekeeping Item REQUESTED ACTION The City Council, if they concur, is asked to offer Resolution 6576, A Resolution of the City of Shakopee Minnesota, Amending Resolution No. 6174, Establishing A Policy for the Naming of Parks, and move its adoption. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 6576 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6174, ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE NAMING OF PARKS WHEREAS, the City Council has established a policy for the naming of parks; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, recommends that the naming of all parks be established by resolution; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the policy for the naming of parks. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that Resolution No. 6174, Establishing a Policy for the Naming of Parks, is hereby amended by adding the provision that the City Council will establish the name fora city park by resolution. Adopted in session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, held this day of ,2007. John J. Schmitt Mayor ATTEST: Judith Cox City Clerk P ARK NAMING POLICY , 1. A. The Purpose of the naming policy is to develop place names that are: . Unique. Unique names are identifiable to a specific place and do not duplicate or are not confused with existing names in City of Shakopee. or neighboring areas. . Meaningful. Names may reference natural features or landmarks, local historic events or persons with historic significance, locally or nationally. . Inclusive. Names shall be selected in a public adoption process. They shall be respectful of all people and cultures and reflect positive values acceptable to the community as a whole. B. Donor Naming may be considered on a case by case basis. Donor naming agreements may include provisions for ongoing and special maintenance costs, such as the renovation of a facility. Donor naming may also have specific terms for discontinuation or termination and shall be adopted by City Council resolution. C. Fundraising campaigns for dedicating memorial amenities, such as benches, pavers or trees, shall be approved as a campaign by the Park and Recreation Advisory Board and City Council under the existing Donation Policy concurrent with park improvements or new park developments. Wording on memorial features shall follow the naming guidelines in this policy. 2. Application Process: A. The process may be initiated in the following ways: i. By public announcement by the Park and Recreation Advisory Board in local papers or the city's website or in conjunction with neighborhood design process. ii. By application by a landowner, donor, group, or resident. B. A Naming Request Form shall be completed which will include: i. Location of Park or feature to by development / addition, and street frontage(s). ii. Person/organization requesting the name and their contact information. iii. Proposed name and up to two alternates, if desired. iv. Explanation of name meaning(s), including translation, or biographical information if the name is honoring a person or people. v. Description of process involved in choosing the proposed name and what type of public involvement was used. 3. Review Procedure. A. Applications shall be submitted to the Park and Recreation Department, and reviewed by staff for completeness and accuracy. A naming request made as a part of the development process, maybe submitted by the developer with a plat application. If not, the Park and Recreation Advisory Board will begin the process by a public announcement as in 2.) A. i, above. B. Requests are presented by staff to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board in a regular scheduled meeting. C. The Park and Recreation Advisory Board shall discuss the Naming Request and recommend or not recommend it to the City Council. They may also table the request for due consideration before voting on it. D. The City Council will hear and vote on the Park and Recreation Advisory Board recommendation. The City Council shall have final authority on all Park Naming Requests. All park names shall be adopted by Resolution by the City Council. A Naming Request Resolution shall only take effect after the land has officially been transferred to the city's ownership and the city retains legal title to the land. City of Shakopee Park Naminl! Application Part I. All naming requests shall follow the guidelines below: A. General Name guidelines: . Should not duplicate or be easily confused with existing public or private places in or near Shakopee. . Should avoid adjectives such as east, west, big, long, etc., and numbers when possible unless an adjacent feature name uses the same descriptor. . Should use the fewest words possible. . Shall include an appropriate designator of the type of park, Le. Community Park, Neighborhood Park or Tot Lot. B. Names of historic places, events and cultural ideas and names using Dakota language or concepts shall be appropriate to the site and proposed use, and should follow standard current spelling of the Dakota language. C. Names to commemorate persons who have made significant contributions to Shakopee parks system, (with the pennission of the honoree, or immediate family or designated representative, if any). Names to commemorate other local born or raised persons of historic, statewide or national importance may be considered without a park association. D. Names for site features, wildlife or other natural ideas, when site specific. Part II. Please fill in all of the Questions below Return completed applications to Shako pee Community Center or mail to: City of Shako pee Parks, Recreation, Natural Resources and Facilities Department, Attn: Director, 1255 Fuller St., Shako pee, MN 55379. . 1. Location of Park or feature to be named Development I Addition name, and adjacent street frontage(s). 2. Person/organization requesting the name Phone (daytime) Fax Address: 3.Proposed name (and up to two alternates, if desired). 4. Explanation of name meaning(s), including translation, or biographical information if the name is honoring a person or people, if applicable (may attach additional sheets). 5. Please describe the process involved in choosing the proposed name and what type of public involvement was used. (