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Council reviews park-naming results and staff reports; Summerhill tops public vote
Summary
A public naming contest for the new Cottonwood Canyon Cove park returned 'Summerhill Park' as the top vote (102 total; 65 when duplicates removed). Council accepted the public preference, discussed landscaping and ribbon-cutting timing, and reviewed upcoming community events and personnel announcements.
Staff presented the results of a public naming contest for the new Cottonwood Canyon Cove park, saying more than 200 votes were received and that 'Summerhill Park' led the list with 102 votes (65 after suspected duplicates were removed). "If we total all of them, Summerhill came out top," staff said, while reminding the council the final naming decision rests with elected officials.
Council members discussed local reactions and noted landscaping plans are nearly complete: topsoil is being put down, irrigation is in place, and trees and sod are scheduled to be planted before a one-year warranty period ends. Council members suggested a ribbon-cutting following the warranty/establishment period and discussed tree placement to maximize shade while managing irrigation constraints.
Staff also reviewed community events (senior socials, a community block party, art displays, Monster Mash, Light the Heights and other items) and encouraged council participation. Earlier in the session, the mayor previewed CHPD promotions (Chris McHugh to assistant chief; Scott Ricks to captain; Ken Atruk to lieutenant; Kyler Burrows to sergeant) and the planned appointment of Reed Sanderson as treasurer (Resolution 2025-57).
No binding votes were recorded on the park name in the work session; staff provided the poll results as input for the council’s formal decision.
