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Commission recommends naming Lloyd Kurtz mini pitch the “Friedrich Pitch” after $50,000 donation
Summary
The commission voted to recommend City Council accept a $50,000 naming‑rights donation from Kurt and Cindy Friedrich to name the mini pitch at Lloyd Kurtz Park the Friedrich Pitch; three businesses committed to $1,500 bench sponsorships.
The Parks and Recreation Commission voted to recommend City Council approve naming rights for the mini pitch at Lloyd Kurtz Park in exchange for a $50,000 donation from Kurt and Cindy Friedrich.
Keith (staff member) described the naming‑rights campaign staff ran after Council asked staff to solicit private funding. The commission packet showed proposed donation levels: $50,000 for naming rights, banner sponsor $5,000, and bench sponsor $1,500. Staff reported three businesses—Central State Bank, DrainTech and Greater Iowa Credit Union—committed to bench sponsorships at $1,500 each, adding $4,500 to project funding.
Staff said the Friedrich family offered $50,000 and that the city’s naming‑rights policy is evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis; staff recommended alternative 1, to recommend council approve the Friedrich donation and the name. “So our recommendation is prove alternative 1, which be to recommend to city council, to, to name the mini pitch the Friedrich Pitch,” Keith said.
The commission approved the recommendation by voice vote and will forward the recommendation to City Council, which has final approval under the naming policy. Staff noted the $50,000 donation represents roughly 14% of the project cost as described in the commission action form.
