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Committee weighs park-name options for new development; no final choice
Summary
Members reviewed public suggestions for naming the new park near Auburn Farms, debating developer-proposed names vs. locally rooted choices (Baker Prairie, Meadowlark, Trillium variants) and asked staff to bring recommendations next meeting.
Committee members reviewed a list of proposed names submitted for the new park tied to the Auburn Farms development, including suggestions that referenced local geography and historic ties. One member said, "I don't like Auburn Farms because it's not ours," arguing for names with local resonance such as Baker Prairie or Meadowlark.
Discussion touched on local historic references and possible tribal associations; members were concerned about confusing the new park with existing local names (for example, a Locust Park already exists on the south side). No name was adopted; members asked staff to compile community input and return with a narrower list before the next meeting so the committee can choose a name in time for a ribbon-cutting or sign installation.
Ending: Staff will collect additional suggestions and present a refined shortlist at the next meeting.
