ITEM TITLE:
Shoup Bay Trail Naming Public Feedback Period
SUBMITTED BY: Anne N. Duhamel
FISCAL NOTES:
Expenditure Required: N/A
Unencumbered Balance: N/A
Funding Source: N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Commission should discuss and vote on when and how long to open the public feedback period, and what methods will be used to communicate with the community.
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The City of Valdez received an application to change the name of Shoup Bay trail by Valdez Adventure Alliance, previously discussed at the 3/8/2022 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting.
Former PRCS Director Recommendation:
After a conversation with Kenai/Prince William Sound Area Superintendent on 2/2/2022, former PRCS Director’s recommendation is that any Shoup Bay Trail naming be postponed until:
• A 30 day public feedback period for the name change is performed
Include a Facebook poll, write in trail name with drop box at Civic Center and Recreation Center. Radio add to inform the public that a request has been made to change the name of Shoup Bay Trail with instructions on how to give feedback.
Future action once renaming has been determined:
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Process for trail on State land: Recreation Commission dictates to PRCS staff to place the item on a future meeting date to vote on formal support for City of Valdez City Council to support the letter provided by Valdez Adventure Alliance (VAA). The letter with Council support would then be sent to DNR Parks & Outdoor Recreation Kenai/Prince William Sound Area staff, requesting the name change of Shoup Bay Trail located on State property. Process for trail on City of Valdez land: Recreation Commission dictates to PRCS staff to places the item on a future meeting date to vote on formal support of the name change to City of Valdez City Council. Council has final approval authority. |