Rename Western Drive north of I-580 to Stenmark Drive

Western Drive RenameGovernance<UNKNOWN>Resolution

In Plain English

The city wants to honor Captain J. O. Stenmark by renaming part of Western Drive after him. Only the section north of Interstate 580 would get the new name. A public hearing on July 30 will let residents share their thoughts before the city makes a final decision.

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Votes

Adopt Resolution of Intention No. 908 and set a public hearing for July 30, 2013, to allow the Park and Recreation Commission time to review

Passed

5 to 0

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Why This Vote Matters

The council voted 5-0 to begin the process of renaming the northern section of Western Drive to honor Captain J.O. Stenmark, with Councilmember Bates abstaining and Vice Mayor Booze absent. This formal step sets up a public hearing on July 30 where residents can share their opinions before any final decision is made. Only the portion of Western Drive north of Interstate 580 would receive the new name. The abstention by Bates is notable given his usual pattern of supporting governance items like this one.

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Other motions

Refer the item to the Recreation and Parks Commission to review and bring forward a recommendation for honoring Captain J. O. Stenmark

Failed

Community Discussion

This discussion was submitted to the City Clerk as part of the public record.

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