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Council approves co‑naming Elms Road 'Grey Wolves Trail' with private payment
Summary
Council directed staff to proceed with co‑naming a segment of Elms Road adjacent to Shoemaker High School as 'Grey Wolves Trail' and approved a stipulation that private payment will cover the modest cost (about $1,618) of signage and implementation.
The City Council on March 24 approved a motion of direction to pursue co‑naming a stretch of Elms Road as "Grey Wolves Trail," the code name proposed to honor Shoemaker High School’s mascot, with the condition that private funding cover the cost.
Staff presented the proposal and estimated the sign and implementation cost at approximately $1,618. Councilmember Kendrick, who sponsored the request and said students had asked for a sense of pride, moved the direction. After discussion about precedent and who should pay for signage, the council amended the motion to require private payment and the amended direction carried.
Councilmembers discussed whether other high schools should be eligible for similar co‑names and suggested the process should allow booster clubs or the school district to provide funding where appropriate. Staff said the step taken was a co‑naming only and does not change street‑address names or 911 addressing; final payment and formal approval details will return to council under the city policy for renaming and co‑naming.
