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CC Regular Session 7.2. Meeting Date: 06/09/2020 By: Mark Riverblood, Engineering/Public Works Information Title: Adopt Resolution #20-121 Amending Ramsey Central Park's Name Purpose/Background: Considerable discussion has occurred over the years, relative to naming public facilities culminating in the Park and Recreation Commission recommending a formal naming policy to City Council at their regular February Commission meeting in 2020. That policy is reflected within Resolution #20-120 and is included as a consent item within this meeting's agenda. Notification: The topic of renaming for Central Park was discussed by City Council at work session in 2019, and also by the Park & Recreation Commission in 2020. Observations/Alternatives: The specific purpose of this case, and consideration of Resolution #20-121 is the proposal by Ramsey resident Ron Schara to rename Central Park to honor and recognize long-time resident and Nationally renown, Loral I Armstrong Delaney. Mr. Schara will address the Council on the rationale and value of revising the park's name. Funding Source: Primary costs for revising the existing monument is believed to be between $3,000 to $5,000 including installation. The funding source may be either private donation, or the Park Trust Fund (or a combination of private and public funding sources). Recommendation: The Park & Recreation Commission, together with Staff supports the amended name for Ramsey's 36 year -old park. Action: Motion to Adopt Resolution #20-121, amending the name of the existing Central Park to be known as Loral I Armstrong Delaney Central Park. Attachments Profile of Loral I Resolution #20-121 Existing Monument Draft mock up Location Exhibit