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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Renaming Squaw Creek Park to Ioway Creek Park RESOLUTION NO. 21-567 RESOLUTION RENAMING SQUAW CREEK PARK TO IOWAY CREEK PARK FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS, in February 2021,the U.S. Board of Geographic Names changed the name of Squaw Creek to Ioway Creek in response to a citizen's request,and the name change was supported by the City Council and the Story County Board of Supervisors; and, WHEREAS,the Creek signage has been updated to reflect the new name,and at the time of the name change,staff was directed to identify additional features within the City of Ames that have "Squaw" in the name; and, WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission had identified Squaw Creek Park as a potential name change and staff had solicited new name recommendations from the public; and, WHEREAS, Since the City has a Parks and Recreation Naming Policy, individuals with a naming idea were instructed to complete an application with their proposed name, and three applications were submitted, along with three naming ideas without an application; and, WHEREAS,the Naming Policy process involves applications being submitted,followed by a review by the Parks and Recreation Director; the Parks and Recreation Director then presents a recommendation regarding the naming request at a public meeting to the Parks and Recreation Commission; and, WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission develops its own recommendation regarding the request, which is then presented to City Council; and, WHEREAS,the Parks and Recreation Commission discussed the submitted applications at its October 21, 2021, meeting, and although they appreciated the submittals, the Commission decided that none of the ideas had direct ties to the Park; and, WHEREAS,the Commission also did not want"gardens"in the name as parks may change over time and there is no guarantee there will always be gardens in this Park; and, WHEREAS,the Commission voted to approve the renaming of Squaw Creek Park to Ioway Creek Park. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the renaming of Squaw Creek Park to Ioway Creek Park is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 9`'day of November, 2021. Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor Introduced by: Gartin Seconded by: Corrieri Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 9t'day of November, 2021.