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E911 board discusses renaming 'Bird' Road to avoid duplication; proposes Elijah Dewey Way
Summary
The E911 board discussed renaming a local road currently spelled 'Bird' to avoid duplication with another 'Byrd' street; the board collected suggested names (including Elijah Dewey Way) and directed staff to ask the city attorney to begin the renaming process.
Members of the E911 Board on Sept. 2 discussed a request to change the spelling of a street currently known as Bird Road (spelled B-I-R-D) to avoid duplication and confusion with another nearby Byrd Street (B-Y-R-D). Staff presented suggestions gathered from adjacent homeowners and reported that one proposed name is "Elijah Dewey Way," honoring a World War II veteran who formerly lived on the road.
Board members were advised that under the city’s addressing standards two similarly spelled or sounding street names cannot coexist within the city for 911 addressing purposes. The board did not adopt a renaming resolution at the meeting but authorized staff to work with the city attorney to prepare the necessary resolution and process steps for council consideration.
Staff noted the procedural steps for renaming include attorney-prepared documents and a formal resolution at a future meeting; no final vote or new signage occurred at the Sept. 2 meeting.
