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TO: Otsego Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Ross Demant, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: July 14, 2015
RE: Prairie Park Soccer Field Naming
Background:
Over the past year City staff and the Three Rivers Soccer Association (TRSA) have been
working on naming the new soccer fields located in the Prairie Park. Currently there is
no signage identifying the fields either by name or location. The TRSA board is
requesting that the new soccer fields at Prairie Park be named Dale Lehrke Fields. Dale
Lehrke was an Otsego Resident, former board member and current coach when he
unexpectedly passed away in February of 2014.
At their July 2015 meeting, the TRSA board unanimously approved paying for the
construction, installation, and maintenance of the sign should the Parks and Recreation
Commission and the Otsego City Council approve it. Section 05.04.04 of the Park
Donation Policy states that proposals for donations of improvements for a City park
shall be reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Commission and subject to acceptance
by the City Council by resolution.
Staff have included a rendering of the proposed sign and a location for the sign. The
proposed sign will be the first with the new City logo, however, the font and basic
design of the sign is consistent with other park signs located throughout the City.
Conclusion:
Staff is requesting that the Parks and Recreation Commission review the material
included in this memo and provide a recommendation to the City Council naming the
new soccer fields at Prairie Park Dale Lehrke Fields.