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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - March 31, 2008 II that in discussion with Mr. and Mrs. Sheehy, they do not want their name identified with the property. Staff recommends a motion to support the PTRC recommendation to designate the land donated by Mr. James Shacker and Mr. C.E. Sheehy as Johanna Marsh. Councilmember Holden asked how people in the City were notified that it was time to name the park. She also asked how things like this would be encompassed in the future. Parks and Recreation Manager Olson stated the Association that was notified is made up of people in the neighborhood and they had contacted those people to let them know and to discuss the possible names they would like considered. Staff did not send individual letters to each home in the neighborhood. The President of the Association brought back the consensus of the neighborhood. Councilmember Holden asked how projects that involved naming would be handled in the future. Mayor Harpstead stated that he would support the widening of the Staffs scope in notifying residents that these types of activities were going on. Assistant City Administrator Noah Simon stated that in the future the website and other communication tools would be utilized to inform residents. Councilmember Holden asked for clarification regarding statements that Staff had budgeted $3,000 for signage for the park and the statement that budget for signage was not applicable. Parks and Recreation Manager Olson stated that Staff did budget $3,000 based on the signage matching the existing park signs. She stated that the document could have reflected this $3,000 but that the request before the Council at this time was for the naming of the park. Councilmember Grant asked if the City was going to comply with the wishes of the neighborhood as stated by the Arden Hills No.3 Association letter. This states "we request that any signage be minimal and set back a considerable distance from the street." Parks and Recreation Manager Olson stated that in previous discussions with the City Council, the consensus was to budget for a similar sign to all of the other park sigus. However, due to the Association's concerns, staff will request direction from the Council regarding the slgnage. Councilmember Grant asked for clarification regarding what Staff was requesting approval for, the name and the sign budget or just the name. Parks and Recreation Manager Olson stated that Staff was looking for approval of the name Johanna Marsh and that the sign would be brought before the Council at a later date.