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Park board approves revised naming policy language and will forward change to village board
Summary
The Ashwaubenon Park and Recreation Board voted to approve a revised policy on naming parks and park facilities that clarifies that honorees may be individuals or groups; the board will forward the revised policy to the village board for final action.
The park board voted Feb. 17 to approve a change to its draft naming policy that adds explicit language allowing a park or park facility to be named for either a person or a group.
Staff explained that the wording change was requested after a previous meeting; the revision adds flexibility so future namings can recognize either an individual who "has had a significant and positive influence within the Ashwaubenon community" or a group with that level of contribution. Several board members discussed whether to use "and/or" language to allow both options; after limited discussion a motion to accept the revised policy language passed.
The board voted to forward the revised policy to the village board for final consideration; the meeting record shows the motion carried with an "Aye" vote and staff said the item will go to the village board.
Ending: The approved language gives the village flexibility to consider either individuals or organizations for future namings. Final approval rests with the village board.
