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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA COMMUNICATION
AGENDA DATE:May 23, 2017
SUBJECT:

Adopt a Resolution Establishing the Name "Spirit Park" for the Westside Community Park of the City of Allen.

STAFF RESOURCE:

Tim Dentler, Director of Parks and Recreation

BOARD / COMMISSION ACTION:

On May 8, 2017, the Allen Parks and Recreation Board met to select a name for the West Side Community Park - Watters Branch.

ACTION PROPOSED:

Adopt a Resolution Establishing the Name "Spirit Park" for the Westside Community Park of the City of Allen.




BACKGROUND

On May 8, 2017, the Allen Parks and Recreation Board met to select a name for the West Side Community Park, referred to as Watters Branch.

 

Upon review of 5 names, which were paired down from over 50 submittals, the board decided upon Spirit Park.  The names considered were as follows: Fellowship Park, Freedom Park, Legends Park, Spirit Park, and The Allen Commons.


STAFF RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution establishing the name "Spirit Park" for the Westside Community Park of the City of Allen.


MOTION

I make a motion to adopt Resolution No. _______ establishing the name "Spirit Park" for the Westside Community Park of the City of Allen.



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