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TO: Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation
FROM: Ben Boike, Community Development Director
DATE: April 7, 2021
RE: Hamlet Park Naming
Introduction
At the previous meeting, the ACHP inquired about the potential naming of the new ball fields
at Hamlet Park.
Discussion
Staff discussed the park naming process with the Parks Director who stated that the City
follows the park naming policy (see attached). The Parks Director recommended that should
the ACHP have a recommendation for the name, that the ACHP start the process by making
a recommendation per the policy.
Recommendation
Review the park naming policy and provide a recommendation.
I. Introduction
The selection of a proper name for a park, park facility, and/or open space is a thoughtful
process which requires careful analysis by many people. This procedure has been
adopted by the City of Cottage Grove to provide the proper guidelines for any naming or
renaming of said amenities.
IL Procedure
The following procedure will be used for the naming of parks, park facilities, and
open space:
1. Staff, Council, Advisory Body, or Cottage Grove resident recognizes and requests
the naming of a park, park facility, or open space.
2. Staff will prepare and submit the request to the Parks, Recreation and Natural
Resources Commission for review.
3. The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission will discuss the merit
of the name(s). If there is a list of potential names, they may be added to or
eliminated from the list at this time. No formal recommendation will be made at
this meeting.
4. At the subsequent Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission meeting,
staff will provide any information requested by the Commission. If there is a list
of names, the list should be narrowed to three at this meeting. No formal
recommendation will be made at this point.
5. At their next meeting, the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission
shall debate the merits of the remaining name(s) and make a final
recommendation to the City Council.
6. The recommendation will then be placed on the next regular City Council
meeting. If City Council does not approve the recommended name, they will
return the issue to the Commission with direction and the process will begin
anew.
III. Park, Park Facility, and Open Space Naminz Criteria
Listed below are the criteria used to determine the naming or renaming of Parks, Park
Facilities, and Open Spaces.
1. The name of the subdivision associated with the Park.
2. The name of the neighborhood in which the park is located.
3. The street name adjacent to or closely identified with the park.
4. The name of a local interest point, or local focal point near the park.
5. The name of an event or historical occurrence associated with the park or area.
6. The name of a person who dedicates a major part or all of the land for the park.
7. The name of a person of significant stature within the community. He/she must
adhere to at least one of the following credentials and complete a waiting period
of at least six months from the conclusion of service or time of death:
a. At least ten years of local service to the community
b. Shown outstanding assistance or support of the local park system
c. Major financial donor to the park system
d. A historical figure or family
VIIL Final Determinations
The City Council reserves all rights in the naming or renaming of all parks,
park facilities, or open spaces.
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Applicant Name:
Address:
Telephone Number: (H)
Existing Facility Name:
Proposed Name/Rename: 1.
2.
3.
Please list reasons for proposed name(s):