7A - Motion to approve the naming of the neighborhood park located in the Dakota Rdige neighborhood
CITY OF BOULDER
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA ITEM
MEETING DATE: April 26, 2010
AGENDA TITLE: Public hearing and consideration of a motion to approve the naming
of the neighborhood park located in the Dakota Ridge neighborhood.
PRESENTERS:
Kirk Kincannon, CPRP, Director Parks and Recreation
Perry Brooks, Parks Planner
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Dakota Ridge neighborhood park property was acquired by the City of Boulder in
June of 2000 through a development agreement with Michael Markel, the developer of
the Dakota Ridge Village Subdivision Phase I. The City of Boulder Parks and Recreation
Department assumed responsibility for developing a small neighborhood park located at
Dakota Blvd. and 5t' St. (Attachment B). The working name of the site from acquisition
and throughout the duration of the planning and construction of the park has been the
"Dakota Ridge Park." park site.
The planning process for the park was initiated in 2007. Two public meetings were held
in late 2007 with the neighbors to identify the desired uses of the park and park
amenities. Thirty-nine people were at the first meeting, 34 attended the second meeting
and staff received numerous emails with input. Three options were presented at the
second meeting. Construction of the preferred option began in late 2008 and the park was
completed in early December 2009, with a ribbon cutting and dedication on December 6,
2009
The PRAB is asked to conduct a public hearing on naming the park. Staff has included
the department's Park and Plaza Naming and Dedication Policy as Attachment A.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends naming this site "Dakota Ridge Park" based on public input and
suggestions.
CITY COUNCIL, BOARD AND COMMISSION FEEDBACK:
There has been no city council, board or commission feedback. An item will be placed in
the Weekly Information Packet (WIP) to City Council pending the action of this PRAB.
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COUNCIL FILTER IMPACTS
Economic: This site will be used by the neighbors within the Dakota Ridge
Neighborhood and others in the community. Since it is a small neighborhood park and is
not suitable for community-wide events, its contribution to overall economic vitality is
negligible.
Environmental: The park design reflects the City's commitment to being a leader in
environmental sustainability. United States Green Building Council (USGBC) guidelines
were followed in the design and construction, in particular, stormwater management,
water efficient landscaping, recycling, resource reuse and use of local materials. In
addition, wildlife management strategies have been incorporated into the park design.
Water - As part of the design, storm water was detained in the pond on the east
side of the park, water is conveyed to the pond via grass swales, and
released from the park at or below historic rates.
Irrigation Water - The use of irrigation water has been reduced through the use
of low water landscaping, drip and subsurface irrigation in some areas, and a
computerized control system with moisture sensors. The use of drought tolerant
sod throughout the park will help limit the amount of water needed.
Recycling - Recycling containers are provided at the park. Recycled materials
are used in benches, picnic tables and play equipment.
Re-Use - Excess soil and rocks from the site construction is being used on the
Valmont City Park Phase I construction project.
Local Stone was used for entry monuments and seat walls through out the site.
Social: The site is valued by neighbors and will be enjoyed for years to come.
OTHER IMPACTS:
Fiscal: Parks and Recreation has budgeted funds for maintenance of this site.
Staff time: No further planning staff time is anticipated at this time. Continued park
maintenance will be required on a regular basis.
PUBLIC FEEDBACK:
In September 2009, Mike Lamb and Perry Brooks, Parks and Recreation Planners, met
with several neighbors who represent the Dakota Ridge Home Owner's Association..
Staff discussed the City's Park Naming Policy and requested that the Home Owner's
Association send out a notice to its members to solicit input for park names. The Home
Owner's Association was informed that upon completion of park construction, a park
opening celebration would be held at which time additional suggestions on the park name
could be solicited.
On December 6 h the formal park opening ceremony was held. A ballot box
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and paper nomination slips were available for the community members to
provide name suggestions. The City naming policy was displayed next to the
ballot box. In addition, during the ceremony, community members were
encouraged to provide their park name suggestions. Twelve suggested park
name slips were received at the opening ceremony. Those suggestions were:
Dakota Ridge Park; 4 paper slips, 2 emails, 5 verbal = 11
Dakota Meadows Park; 1 paper slip
North Boulder City Park; 1 paper slip
Hogback Park; 1 paper slip
Loyal ; 1 paper slip- name of a contractor that worked for the developer
Caesar Chaves Park; 1 paper slip
Fine A Lee Park; 1 paper slip
Thunderbird McFluffy Pants 111; 2 paper slips - both in the same handwritting
In addition, several community members made verbal suggestions but chose not to fill
out a slip. Two name suggestions also were sent to Mike Lamb via email.
ANALYSIS:
The Park and Plaza Naming and Dedication Policy (see Attachment A) adopted by the
Parks and Recreation Department in September 2007 provides community members an
opportunity to name and dedicate city parks.
The Park and Plaza Naming and Dedication Policy states:
Considerations for naming a park or plaza include one or more of the following:
1. Historic names relevant to the park or plaza;
2. Geographic names descriptive of the location or significant natural features
(including flora, fauna and geography in or near the park or plaza);
3. Cultural names relevant to the park or plaza;
4. Person(s) or organizations who made significant contributions to the park or plaza
being named;
5. Persons (or organizations) who made a significant contribution to the community
over an extended period of time; and/or
6 Person(s) or organizations donating land to be used for park or plaza purpose(s).
This document provides a clear process for naming and dedicating property managed by
the department. The role of PRAB is to consider and approve proposed names at a regular
business meeting.
The park is located within the Dakota Ridge neighborhood and is considered a small
neighborhood park. The subdivision Dakota Ridge is named for the geological feature
adjacent to the neighborhood. The Dakota formation forms the first ridge west of
Boulder. All of the streets in this subdivision are geological features or formations. The
Park design incorporates geology showing the different geological periods into the
concrete work throughout the park. Currently, the majority of the adjacent home owners
refer to the park as Dakota Ridge Park.
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NEXT STEPS
Once approved by the PRAB, an item will be placed in the Weekly Information Packet
(WTP) to City Council. The neighborhood will be notified of the PRAB's decision and a
new sign will be fabricated and placed in the park.
Approved By:
Kirk Kinkannon,
Director of Parks and Recreation
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Park and Plaza Naming and Dedication Policy
Attachment B: Neighborhood Map
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Attachment A
CITY OF BOULDER
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Park and Plaza Naming and EFFECTIVE DATE: September 2007
Dedication Policy
Jan Geden, CPRP, Director of Parks and Recreation
1. POLICY
It is the policy of the Parks and Recreation Department to provide community members with the
opportunity to name and dedicate city parks and plazas owned and operated by the Parks and
Recreation Department.
II. PURPOSE
The purpose of the park and plaza naming and dedication policy is to provide a clear process for
naming and dedicating parks and plazas owned and managed by the Parks and Recreation
Department.
III. PROCEDURES
Park and Plaza Namine
• Considerations for naming a park or plaza include one or more of the following:
1. Historic names relevant to the park or plaza;
2. Geographic names descriptive of the location or significant natural features
(including flora, fauna and geography in or near the park or plaza);
3. Cultural names relevant to the park or plaza;
4. Person(s) or organizations who made significant contributions to the park or plaza
being named,
5. Persons (or organizations) who made a significant contribution to the community
over an extended period of time; and/or
6. Person(s) or organizations donating land to be used for park or plaza purpose(s).
Park and Plaza Naming and Dedication
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Attachment A
• Considerations for park or plaza name changes must be made through the completion of a
Park and Plaza Naming/Renaming Application (to be developed) to the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board (through the Parks and Planning Superintendent).
• Prior to the Board's consideration, the department will notify the impacted neighborhood
of the proposed park name or name change to allow time for comments prior to the Board
meeting. Staff will review the naming application and supporting documentation, along
with the public input and make a recommendation to the PRAB.
• All proposed names for Parks and Recreation Department owned and managed parks and
plazas must be considered and approved by a majority of the members of the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) at a regular business meeting.
• Upon approval by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, a Weekly Information
Packet (WIP) item will be provided to City Council for their review and consideration
(through a City Council call-up), of the recommended name.
Park and Plaza Dedications
Areas within a named or unnamed park or plaza owned and managed by the Parks and
Recreation Department may be dedicated according to the following criteria:
• Considerations for dedicating a park or plaza include one or more of the following:
1. Persons (or organizations) who made significant contributions to the park or plaza
being named
2. Persons (or organizations) who donated the land for the park or plaza; and/or
3. Persons (or organizations) who made a significant contribution to the community
over an extended period of time.
• Considerations for park or plaza name changes must be made through the completion of a
Park and Plaza Dedication Application (to be developed) to the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board (through the Parks and Planning Superintendent).
• Prior to the Board's consideration, the department will notify the impacted neighborhood
of the proposed park name or name change to allow time for comments prior to the Board
meeting. Staff will review the naming application and supporting documentation, along
with the public input and make a recommendation to the PRAB.
• All proposed names for Parks and Recreation Department owned and managed parks and
plazas must be considered and approved by a majority of the members of the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) at a regular business meeting.
• Upon approval by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, a Weekly Information
Packet (WIP) item will be provided to City Council for their review and consideration
(through a City Council call-up), of the recommended name.
Park and Plaza Naming and Dedication
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Attachment A
Park and Plaza Naming and Dedication Policy Criteria
1. Name of the person/organization submitting the application
2. Current or working name of the park under consideration
3. Physical location of the park under consideration
4. Proposed name for the park under consideration
5. Is this a new name for an existing park?
5. Rationale for the name being proposed for park under consideration (may be as long as
applicant desires. Please provide supporting documentation if appropriate):
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