Rename Western Drive north of I-580 to Stenmark Drive
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
Motion · Official minutes
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
5 aye · 0 nay · 1 abstain
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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Motions without individual roll-call records
Substitute motion · Official minutes
Refer the item to the Recreation and Parks Commission to review and bring forward a recommendation for honoring Captain J. O. Stenmark
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