At the same time as the community building at Elmcrest Park nears completion, the suggestion has been made that it could be dedicated in some manner, or have some element of it, dedicated to former leadership of Northern Lights Soccer program.

In researching Ramsey's policy on public facility and park naming, it appears the City has no formalized policy for naming public buildings. 1991 Resolution #91-06-138, only states "that all proposed public facility names shall first go before the Park and Recreation Commission.  In the case of parklands, the name shall be chosen before final plat approval and will generally reflect the name of the subdivision or other significant geographical feature.  Any sign bearing the name of a public facility will be in accordance with City Code requirements for signs, and facility names other than those of the subdivision that contains them will be brought before the City Council for approval". 

However, Ramsey's Resolution 09-04-075 and associated policy referencing donations gets a little closer, stating:  "If a financial contribution exceeding 60% of the cost of major planned improvements is made, naming rights for new parks and recreational facilities may be granted through City Council approval".

There is a number of sample naming policies adopted by municipalities are at the following URL if Commissioners wish to copy and paste this into a search browser:  http://www.mrsc.org/subjects/pubworks/namingpolicies.aspx

Additionally, a few sample policies and procedures are attached for Commission information.  The purpose of this case is the request of the Commission, to provide Staff a recommendation on how to proceed.


 

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Staff recommends deliberation to either provide staff, or City Council a process for moving forward and responding to the suggestion to name Elmcrest Park's community building.

Based upon discussion.