Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Naming a Park within the Craig Ranch Town Center, Located at the Southeast Corner of Collin McKinney Parkway and Aerobic Way
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5A: Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the city)
(5B: Develop Parks strategy to preserve green space for future park land)
(5C: Continue to market and highlight McKinney as a unique destination for residents and visitors alike)
(5E: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney)
(5F: Maximize partnerships between the City of McKinney and private industry)
MEETING DATE: October 16, 2018
DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation and Open Space
CONTACT: Michael Kowski, Director of Parks & Recreation
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approve a Resolution naming a new park within Craig Ranch.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* This park is located adjacent to the existing Millie Cooper Park (in Craig Ranch), and is basically an extension of that park. The only separation between the two is a narrow one-way roadway.
* The two parks were designed to complement each other and feel as though they are one.
* Naming of a Park is typically coordinated with the project's construction, which is soon to begin.
* The City's naming policy requires that the Parks Board provides a name or names to the City Council for consideration, in accordance with the guidelines set forth by City Council.
* Generally, a name (s) should be selected based on the following: Outstanding and/or predominant geographical or physical features of the land; Outstanding and/or predominant historical features of significance; Contributions of land for a park site; or in honor of a community/state leader or hero.
* The recommended name for this park is Mille Cooper Park, as it is essentially an extension of the existing Millie Cooper Park. No other names were recommended or considered.
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