§ 18-29.1. Naming parklands, park roads, major improvements and facilities.

(a)

A committee, appointed by the park board chairman, shall be responsible for research, study and recommendation to the board for proposed names. A resume stating the reason for the recommendation of a name shall be submitted in writing. The park board shall approve or disapprove of the name recommended by the committee. If the committee's recommendation is disapproved by the park board, the matter may be referred back to the committee for further action. Upon approval, the recommended name will be forwarded to the city council for consideration.

(b)

The park board's recommendation for naming parklands, park roads, major improvements and facilities shall be submitted to the city council within sixty (60) days after acquisition, construction completion or at the earliest possible time.

(c)

The naming of parklands and facilities shall permit ready identification and/or geographical association by the public. The following guidelines shall be considered:

(1)

Outstanding and/or predominate physical characteristics of the land.

(2)

Contribution, fifty (50) per cent or better, of land and/or money by individuals or organizations.

(3)

Outstanding community leaders, living or deceased.

(4)

National, state or local historical leaders; heroes, both past and present.

(5)

Predominate plant materials.

(6)

Streams, rivers, lakes and creeks.

(7)

Outstanding environmentalists and parks and recreation notables.

(8)

No park site shall be given the same name as an existing school site or public facility except where sites abut one another.

(9)

Subdivision names where parklands are adjacent to or lie within the subdivision.

Note: Proposed names of individuals shall be confidential insofar as the individual and/or family is concerned until city council action has been taken.

(Ord. No. 6586, § 1, 3-5-02)