§ 13.20.030. Naming.

A.

The city shall use the following process to name new parks and nature areas except for parcels where the city has accepted deed restrictions that include naming provisions:

1.

Solicit public input for name suggestions; then

2.

Review the suggestions and select those that meet the criteria listed in subsection B of this section; then

3.

Present the suggestions to the parks and recreation advisory board; then

4.

The parks and recreation advisory board shall select one name to recommend to council; then

5.

The parks and recreation advisory board and city staff shall jointly present the recommendation to council; then

6.

The city council may consider the recommendation for confirmation, and shall set a name by resolution.

B.

The city council shall name the public land for a landmark, feature, or habitat in the vicinity of the facility or public land site, or a person or family. For a public land to be named after a person or family one or more of the following must be met:

1.

Has displayed outstanding, long-term civic commitment and made significant contributions to the betterment of the community;

2.

Has contributed service to the community above and beyond normal;

3.

Has made noteworthy contribution to the development and improvement of public land and recreation activities in this community;

4.

Has been prominent in the history of the development of the City of Longmont, Boulder County, or Weld County;

5.

Is worthy of public commemoration;

6.

Has performed acts of state or national significance;

7.

Has homesteaded or was owner of the public land property; or

8.

Has contributed significant funds for the specific public land, or for public lands and recreation in general.

(Ord. No. O-2016-56, § 1, 9-13-2016)