07 - Changing the Name of MLK Jr. Park to Joan Mathis Park

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Item No. 7 TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem & City Council FROM: Grayson Path, City Manager SUBJECT: CHANGING THE NAME OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PARK TO JOAN MATHIS PARK DATE: June 14, 2021 BACKGROUND: At the City Council meeting of May 24, 2021, Marcus Yates spoke during Citizens' forum, and asked that the City Council consider honoring Joan Mathis by changing the name of Johnson Street Park to Joan Mathis Park. Mr. Yates explained that Joan Mathis was a long time teacher at Paris Jr. College and had contributed much over the years to the citizens and community of Paris. Council Member Stone requested an agenda item for City Council to consider this request. STATUS OF ISSUE: City staff located Resolution 89-015 approved February 13, 1989, whereby the City Council changed the name of Johnson Park to Martin Luther King, Jr. Park (see attached Resolution 89- 015). BUDGET: There is no impact on the budget. RECOMMENDATION: If City Council desires to change the name of Martin Luther King, Jr. Park (formerly Johnson Park) to Joan Mathis Park, they will need to approve the attached Resolution.