5.2.
Park and Recreation Commission
- Meeting Date:
- 05/21/2020
- By:
- Mark Riverblood, Engineering/Public Works
Information
Title:
Consider Revising Ramsey Central Park's Name
Purpose/Background:
Considerable discussion has occurred over the years, relative to naming public facilities—culminating in the Park and Recreation Commission recommending a naming policy to City Council at the regular February meeting in 2020 (background within the first attachment).
The draft Resolution and Naming Policy (second attachment) has not yet been considered formally by City Council.
The draft Resolution and Naming Policy (second attachment) has not yet been considered formally by City Council.
Notification:
Observations/Alternatives:
Concurrent with the above discussions in 2019 into 2020, has been a proposal by Ramsey resident Ron Schara to rename Central Park to honor and recognize long-time resident and Internationally renown, Loral I Armstrong Delaney. (The third attachment highlights a few of her accomplishments and legacy.)
Funding Source:
Funding for revising the existing monument can be addressed, upon support for renaming Central Park, and subsequent City Council action in the affirmative on this topic.
Recommendation:
Staff supports the revised name for Ramsey's 36 year-old park.
Action:
Based upon discussion, Motion to recommend to City Council, revising the name of the existing Central Park to be known as Loral I Armstrong Delaney Central Park.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kurt Ulrich | Kurt Ulrich | 05/15/2020 02:43 PM |
| Grant Riemer | Grant Riemer | 05/15/2020 03:01 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Mark Riverblood
- Started On:
- 05/15/2020 10:52 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 05/15/2020