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City leaning toward commemorative signage, not renaming buildings, for honorifics
Summary
Committee discussed a recent proposal to name the Commons gymnasium; council liaison said staff favors adding commemorative street signage (e.g., 'Kent Hagan Way') rather than changing official building names or addresses to avoid administrative and address complications.
Committee members revisited a proposal to rename the Commons gymnasium. Council liaison Cindy (S6) said staff discussions have shifted toward a commemorative approach: rather than changing official addresses or building names, the city is considering secondary signs on roadways to honor individuals. "Instead of changing the name of the street, putting a secondary sign honoring is that's what I heard last," S6 said.
Members said the commemorative signage avoids changing addresses and creating administrative complications; they also raised concerns about fairness and consistency for future naming requests. Staff said they will try to provide the committee with the finalized policy or a timeline for when the naming approach will be shared.
