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HomeMy WebLinkAbout#11 - Sanctuary Park NameSTAFF REPORT DATE: March 2, 2021 TO: City Council FROM: Ben Prchal, City Planner AGENDA ITEM: Naming of St. Croix Sanctuary Park BACKGROUND: In total, the park area in St. Croix Sanctuary is 6.37 acres which consists of a playground, small field, and wooded area. The park currently does not have a sign to provide the park with a formal name and the City is now looking to name the park. Similar to the previous parks, the City posted a poll and notification on the City website requesting suggestions for a park name. Staff has organized the suggested names to assist with the selection process. ISSUE BEFORE CITY COUNCIL: Which name would the City Council like to select for park in St. Croix Sanctuary? ANALYSIS: The City received less names that what had previously been provided for other parks. Nonetheless, the suggested names are provided below for review. Suggested Names • Hide-a-way Park • Hidden Knoll Park (Parks Commission Recommendation) • Far Park • Hidden Gem Park • Lily Park (Parks Commission Recommendation) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Parks Commission reviewed the list of names is recommending two of them. One of the recommendations was from a resident while Lily, was a recommendation that came forward during the meeting. The roadway servicing the park is named Lily Ave. which is why Lily was also recommended. The Parks Commission recommended these two names by a 6-0 vote. “Motion to approve _________________ as the formal name for the park in the St. Croix Sanctuary Development through Resolution 2021-027.” ATTACHMENTS: • Park Naming Policy • St. Croix Sanctuary Park • Resolution 2021-027 CITY OF LAKE ELMO WASHINGTON COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2021-027 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE NAME FOR THE PARK WITHIN THE ST. CROIX SANCTUARY DEVELOPMENT. WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo Parks Commission is an appointed body established to advise the Mayor and City Council on Parks and Recreation; and WHEREAS, the City owns a property listed as LOT D of St. Croix Sanctuary Development and addressed as 5772 Lily Ave N.; and WHEREAS, this park was not formally named during the approval and construction of the development and it now needs a formal name; and WHEREAS, the City would like to install signage that reflects an official name for the park and is used on City maps and location reference materials; and WHEREAS, the Parks Commission has reviewed and recommended names according to the criteria set forth in the Lake Elmo Park Naming Policy, and WHEREAS, the City Council has selected the name, “____________________________”, as the name of the newly developed park; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Lake Elmo City Council has selected the name, “____________________________”, as the name of the park within the mentioned development. ADOPTED, by the Lake Elmo City Council on the 2nd day of March, 2021. ______________________________ Charles Cadenhead Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Julie Johnson City Clerk City of Lake Elmo Policy and Procedure for Naming City Parks, Trails, Recreational Areas, and Facilities Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to establish a standard procedure for the naming and renaming of parks, trails, recreational areas and facilities owned and/or operated by the City of Lake Elmo. This policy will guide name recognition and establish a uniform process. The Parks Commission shall be responsible for providing a recommended name to the City Council. The City Council will have the final say for the approved name. Objectives: • To name City parks, trails, recreational areas and facilities with the intent of enhancing the community by provoking a sense of place. • Ensure that parks and recreational areas are easily identified and located with names that are consistent with the values and characteristics of the City of Lake Elmo. • Assure the quality of the title/name, so that it will serve the purpose of the City in a permanent manner. • Encourage public participation and input in order to fully represent the best interest of the community. Criteria for Submitting a Name: When a proposed name is presented for review, City Staff will first vet the name against the criteria listed below. If a name does not fall into one of the categories listed below or is deemed to be derogatory or offensive in nature, the consideration will be thrown out. It should also be known that the City will not consider names that are directly named after a specific neighborhood or subdivision. The Park name shall not: • Park Names shall not be duplicated. • The City will not name parks directly after a development. • For example, the park within Wildflower shall not be called Wildflower Park. However, rose park, fox glove park, etc. would be acceptable. Categories for potential park Names: • An outstanding feature of the area. (example: hill, river, vegetation) • Geographical location of the park such as a street name. • Naming after an individual (living or non-living) or organization. The City may require additional information to further enforce that the individual has significantly contributed to the improvement of the Lake Elmo Parks system. • A person (living or non-living) or group who significantly contributed to the acquisition or development of park/facilities, who provided an exceptional service in the interest of the park system, or for the community as a whole. When naming after a person or persons, written documentation of approval by next of kin is required (if available/possible) as part of the proposal. • A standard for significant contribution shall consist of providing at least 50% of the cost to develop or acquire the land. • The City understands there are other categories that a name could be pulled from and would not exclude its consideration. Procedure: The City has created a process that will provide consistency for naming or re-naming City Parks. In general a submission will come in, go through staff review and approval, undergo a Parks Commission review, and end with final approval or denial from the City Council. The City would like to encourage residents to stay interested and voice their opinions during the meetings when the name is being considered. Step 1) At the time that the City is ready to name or rename a park, notification will be put in the Fresh, City Facebook, and or use other measures as appropriate. The City will seek name suggestions from the City Council or Commissions, City residents, Community leaders or organizations interested in proposing a name for a park, trail, recreational area or facility. The applicant should either request a Naming Policy form from the City Clerk or download the form from the City Website on the Parks page. After the form has been filled out it will need to be submitted to the City Planner to review against the criteria. Once the timeframe for receiving names has closed, Staff will begin the review process. Step 2) Staff will notify the applicant if the proposed name has or has not met the requirements. After a proposed name has been approved by Staff, the applicant will be informed when the name is going to be discussed by the Parks Commission. After the Commission discussion, the recommendation(s) will move onto the City Council for final approval or denial. Step 3) Once the City Council votes to approve a name, the name of the park shall be confirmed by passing a resolution. Renaming: The intent of naming is for permanent recognition, the renaming of parks and facilities is discouraged. Though, the City understands that renaming a park, trail, or facility may be necessary to create more cohesiveness throughout the City. It is recommended that efforts to change a name become subject to crucial examination so as not to diminish the original justification for the name or discount the value of the prior contributors. Renaming a park will follow the same procedure stated above. µ0 520260Feet Linden Ave N56th St N 58th St N Lilly Ave NCreated By: Planning Department 2021 Trail Classification(s) 5,358 ft. of public walking trailPublic Walking Trail Private Walking Trail St. CroixSanctuaryWalking Trails