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Department of Parks and Recreation
Reference: A Resolution approving the placement of a plaque on Memorial Parkway recognizing Melvin Kreutzer for his service to the Brighton Community
To: Mayor Richard N. McLean and Members of City Council
Through: Manuel Esquibel, City Manager
Prepared By: Gary Wardle, Director Parks and Recreation
Date Prepared: May 5, 2015
PURPOSE
Adopting a Resolution approving placing a plaque on the Memorial Parkway recognizing Melvin Kreutzer for his service to the Brighton Community.
BACKGROUND
City Council has adopted a Resolution establishing a policy for Naming of Public Amenities and Park and Recreation Facilities. The Policy includes a procedure for selecting Names for Recognition on the Memorial Parkway. The City Clerk has received a Petition requesting recognition of Melvin Kreutzer for his service to the Brighton Community. The Park and Recreation Advisory Board has reviewed the Park Naming Petition and determined it has met all the requirements for selecting a name for recognition on the Memorial Parkway as outlined in the Park Naming Policy.
At the Park and Recreation Advisory Board meeting on May 6, 2015. The Park and Recreation Advisory Board unanimously approved a motion to recommend to the City Council that a plaque be placed on the Memorial Parkway recognizing Melvin Kreutzer for his service to the Brighton community.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The cost to place a plaque on the Memorial Parkway is Two Thousand Five Hundred ($2,500) Dollars.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the Resolution
OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
1. Adopt the Resolution.
2. Refer the Resolution back to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for additional information.
3. Not approve the Resolution with an explanation of reasons for denial and refer to Park and Recreation Advisory Board
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution
2. Petition