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Park board reopens public naming process after weak response to initial list

5749949 · May 6, 2025

Summary

The Fenton Park Board voted to solicit additional name nominations for the new park after members said the original list did not produce strong options. The board will re-open the public call for names instead of forwarding the top candidates.

FENTON, Mo. — The Fenton Park Board voted May 5 to re-open public nominations for the new park’s name after members said the list circulated earlier produced few strong options.

At the meeting the board reviewed a long list of suggested names that had been submitted during the initial outreach. Several members said none of the proposed names resonated. One board member summed up the sentiment bluntly: “I don't like any of them.”

Board members discussed procedural options and agreed it would be better to solicit more nominations from the public rather than forward a weak slate to the Board of Aldermen. A motion to re-open the public naming process carried on a voice vote.

Staff will reissue the public call for submissions and return with a refreshed slate of candidate names for the board to review at a later meeting. No final name was selected at the May 5 meeting.

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