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

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Member Stone were going to further discuss this with their constituents following that meeting in preparation for tonight's discussion. Some of the ideas included: 1. Keep MLK Jr. Park named as is. 2. Rename MLK Jr. Park to Joan Mathis Park. 3. Rename Johnson Street to Joan Mathis Street. 4. Rename 17"' Street NE (or a portion thereof) to Joan Mathis Street. 5. Dedicate a pavilion or some other permanent structure to either Joan Mathis or MLK Jr. at this park. 6. Identifying another park in town to rename to Joan Mathis Park. For tonight's purpose, the agenda item is strictly to discuss renaming of MLK Jr. Park to Joan Mathis Park. Because of that, we cannot discuss renaming of streets because that was not on the agenda and therefore those impacted were not given reasonable notice. Therefore, the City Council, if they so wish to discuss other options, should either table this item (which will mean we have to add a second item dedicated to other options as we cannot morph this agenda item), take action (yes/no), or take no action and the item dies and the City Council moves on to the next agenda item. BUDGET: Based on what was discussed, there might be some future expense, but nothing as of tonight. RECOMMENDATION: If the City Council wishes to rename the park tonight, a resolution has been prepared. If the City Council wishes to entertain other options, then either table this to a future meeting where an additional item will be added along with this item to discuss other options — or — take no action but with the understanding that a future item will be added that exams other options in order to continue this conversation.