Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Recommendation for Naming English Ridge and Westbrook Estates Subdivision ParksCity of Dubuque
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January 3, 2024
ITEM TITLE: Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Recommendation for
Naming English Ridge and Westbrook Estates Subdivision Parks
SUMMARY: Park and Recreation Commission recommending the name of English
Ridge Park for English Ridge subdivision park and Westbrook Park for
the Westbrook Estates subdivision park.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
MVM Memo City Manager Memo
Staff Memo Staff Memo
Park Naming Policy Approved by Council Supporting Documentation
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Recommendation for Naming
English Ridge and Westbrook Estates Subdivision Parks
DATE: December 22, 2023
The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously agreed at their December 12,
2023, meeting to recommend naming English Ridge subdivision park English Ridge
Park. The Commission also unanimously recommended naming Westbrook Estates
subdivision park Westbrook Park.
The Park and Recreation Commission respectfully recommends the name of English
Ridge Park for English Ridge subdivision park and Westbrook Park for the Westbrook
Estates subdivision park.
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Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Marie Ware, Leisure Services Director
Steve Fehsal, Park Division Manager
Jared Charland, Project and Facilities Manager
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Marie L. Ware, Leisure Services Director
SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Recommendation for Naming
English Ridge and Westbrook Estates Subdivision Parks
DATE: December 19, 2023
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memo is to provide a recommendation from the City's Parks and
Recreation Advisory Commission for the parks located in the English Ridge and
Westbrook Estates subdivisions.
BACKGROUND
The donated areas for parks in the English Ridge and Westbrook Estates subdivisions
are currently under contract to be developed by fall of 2024. A Parks and Recreation
Naming Policy was approved in 2018 by City Council. It outlines guiding principles of
naming and renaming and procedures for both naming and renaming.
DISCUSSION
On November 9th, 2023, Kristin Hill, Communications Specialist created and released a
press release for the naming of English Ridge and Westbrook Estates subdivision
parks. An online form for submission was used and paper copies were available at the
Multicultural Family Center. Multiple City's social media outlets and pages were used
to promote the naming opportunity. The on -site public park planning input meetings
were held on November 11th and November 18th in these two neighborhoods and
information was provided by the consultant during that process. The submission
process was open from November 9th through December 4th, 2023.
One (1) online form was submitted for Westbook Estates subdivision park
recommending Westbrook Park. There were no submissions for the English Ridge
subdivision park. No paper copies were filled out during the on -site public park planning
input meetings.
This information was provided to the Parks and Recreation Commission's for their
consideration at their December 12t", 2023, meeting. The Commission unanimously
agreed to recommend naming English Ridge subdivision park English Ridge Park. The
Commission also unanimously recommended naming Westbrook Estates subdivision
park Westbrook Park.
ACTION REQUESTED
The Park and Recreation Commission respectfully recommends the name of English
Ridge Park for English Ridge subdivision park and Westbrook Park for the Westbrook
Estates subdivision park.
Prepared by Steve Fehsal, Park Division Manager
cc: Jared Charland, Project and Facilities Manager
CITY OF DUBUQUE
PARK & RECREATION FACILITY NAMING POLICY
The City recognizes the importance of naming its parks and recreational facilities. The name of
a park, trail, recreational facility, or natural area carries context and meaning to members of the
community as well as providing a means of identifying and utilizing the City's many public spaces.
To that end, this policy provides a consistent, systematic approach to naming the City's parks,
trails, recreational facilities, and natural areas.
Guiding Principles
It is the City's right to reserve the naming or renaming of parks, trails, recreational facilities, or
natural areas to serve the best interests of the City and preserve a worthy and enduring legacy
for the City's parks and recreation system. Naming requests should generally fall within one
of the following broad categories:
a. Historic events, people, and places;
b. Individuals (living or non -living) or groups who have provided exceptional service
to the City of Dubuque's park system, recreation facilities or the City as a whole;
c. Major donations, including land or other contributions for the improvement and/or
expansion of the park or trails system.
d. Geographic location, such as naming in relationship to an adjacent street.
Naming/renaming is also meant to be a permanent act to minimize confusion, encourage a
thoughtful approach to naming, and to respect our City's history. Renaming current facilities
should only be undertaken when clearly warranted.
II. Procedures
These procedures are meant to ensure that naming is approached in a consistent manner.
a. Requests for naming or renaming of parks, trails, recreational facilities or natural
areas shall be submitted to the Leisure Services Manager in writing. The request
must contain at minimum the proposed name and reasons for the proposed name.
If the request is to replace a current name, the request must contain a justification
for renaming. In addition, requests should be accompanied by documentation
attesting to community support for the proposed name, including signed letters or
petitions.
b. Upon receipt of a request for naming or renaming, the Leisure Services Manager
shall evaluate whether the request complies with the guiding principles of this
policy, authenticate supporting documents, and prepare and forward the
information for the Commission's consideration.
c. The naming or renaming request should be presented to the Commission at a
public meeting within two months of receipt of the request by the Leisure Services
Manager. The Commission is responsible for developing their recommendation
concerning the request to be presented to the City Council.
Approved by City Council 12-3-18
d. The Commission will allow for public input and comment on naming or renaming
requests.
e. At a subsequent public meeting, the City Council may consider the
recommendation of the Commission and the Leisure Services Manager in reaching
a final decision concerning the request.
The City Council approved Fundraising and Naming Recognition Policy will be used with this
policy when and where applicable.
Approved by City Council 12-3-18