Department of Parks and Recreation
Reference: A Resolution approving the placing of a plaque on the Memorial Parkway recognizing Dick and Mary Hodge for their service to the Brighton Community
To: Mayor Gregory Mills and Members of City Council
Through: Marv Falconburg, Acting City Manager
Prepared By: Gary Wardle, Director Parks and Recreation
Date Prepared: January 22, 2020
PURPOSE
A Resolution approving placing a plaque on the Memorial Parkway recognizing Dick and Mary Hodge for their service to the Brighton Community.
STRATEGIC FOCUS AREA
Safe, Active and Engaged 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 Dick and Mary Hodge for their 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 December 4, 2019, 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 Dick and Mary Hodge for their service to the Brighton community.
Mary Hodge has served 16 year in the State legislature and 3 year as an Adams County Commissioner. She has represented agriculture, local government, and Early Childhood Development concerns throughout her tenure in the legislature.
Dick Hodge is a local business man, Boy Scout leader and community leader. He served 8 years on the Brighton City council, 2 year as Mayor Pro-Tem, Downtown Development Authority, Historic Preservation Commission, and key community member to bring the Boys and Girls Club to Brighton.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The cost to place a plaque on the Memorial Parkway is Two Thousand Five Hundred ($2,500) Dollars and is included in the 2020 budget
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. Naming Petition
3. PPT presentation