~~ ~ ~ Agenda Item # Page # 1 TO: CHAIR AND MEMBERS BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING ON JULY 20,2005 FROM: I SUBJECT V. A. COTE GENERAL MANAGER OF FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES NAMING OF WALKING TRAIL IN THE HYDE PARK COMMUNITY AS THE LONDON HYDE PARK ROTARY LINK RECOMMENDATION That, on the recommendation of the General Manager of Finance and Corporate Services, the request from the Rotary Club of London Hyde Park to name the walking trail located in the Hyde Park community, west of Gainsborough Road and running along the old CP Rail line, as the London Hyde Park Rotary Link BE APPROVED. PREVIOUS REPORTS PERTINENT TO THIS MATTER None I BACKGROUND The attached request from the London Hyde Park Rotary Club has been considered in accordance with the City s policy with respect to the naming of municipal property, buildings and park elements. The request includes letters of support from the Hyde Park Business Association and the Hyde Park and District Lions Club. The attached communication from Steve Teske of the Hyde Park Rotary Club was also received which indicates that the Rotary Club has committed to a bi-yearly clean up of the trail and will provide maintenance to the gardens. The attached report from the Municipal Addressing Advisory Group was received which supports the naming of the walking trail along the old CP rail line in the Hyde Park community as the London Hyde Park Rotary Link. In addition, the General Manager of Planning and Development and the General Manager of Community Services have both indicated that they do not have any concerns regarding the naming request. II PREPARED BY: RECOMMENDED BY: / K. W. BAlN CITY CLERK V. A. COTE GENERAL MANAGER OF FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES
City Clerk Corporation of the City of London I m writing on behalf of the London Hyde Park Rotary club. In the summer of 2004 the City of London developed a walking trail in the village of Hyde Park, west of Gainsborough road, running along the old CP rail line. The London Hyde Park Rotary club sponsored a program in the Hyde Park community to install sixteen park benches along the walking trail. Eight have been installed with eight more to be installed this spring. This project was developed in conjunction with the City of London Parks and Recreation Department. In May of 2005 three local garden centres with guidance from the Landscape Design class of Fanshawe College will install landscaping at three significant entrances to the walkway. It is the plan of the London Hyde Park Rotary club, and the community, that this walkway will link the village of Hyde Park with other established walkways within the City of London. The London Hyde Park Rotary club is requesting from the City of London that this walkway be named the London Hyde Park Rotary Link in recognition of the contribution our club has made to the development of this walkway. The London Hyde Park Rotary club has the full support of the Hyde Park Business Association as well as the Hyde Park Lions club. Could you please give this your utmost consideration. Please refer any correspondence to: Steve Teske 910 Gainsborough Rd. London, On. N6G5B5 5194739217 519471 1846 519471 2257(fax) steve.teske@svmpatico.ca Yours Sincerelv
Hyde Park Business Association April 9, 2005 City of London To Whom It May Concern RE: Hyde Park Rotary Club - Walking Trail in Hyde Park Project This letter confirms the support of the Hyde Park Business Association for the proposed name of the new walking trail project the Hyde Park Rotary Club has completed. Given the efforts the Hyde Park Rotary Club put into this project we would like to see the trail named The London Hyde Park Rotary Link. Sincerely, Hyde Park Business Association Caroiine M. Hancock Secretary
Hyde Park Br District Lions 1225 Wonderland Rd, P.O. Box 8072 London Ontario N6G 2BO To the City of London The Hyde Park & District Lions club supports Hyde Park Rotary's club project to create the London Hyde Park Rotary Link along the old CPR rail line. Our club feels that this "link" would be a valuable asset to London and should get the recognition it deserves. Our club has contributed financially to this link by purchasing one of the benches. Lion Gord Lane President
Bain. Kevin From: Sent: To: Subject: Steve Teske [vanhorik.greenhouses@rogers.com] Wednesday, June 08,2005150 PM Bain, Kevin London Hyde Park Rotary Link In response to your requests, the Rotary Club of Hyde Park has committed to a bi-yearly clean up of the trail and will provide maintenance to the gardens. The club is proceeding with a grand opening ceremony Thursday evening June 16. The club will not recognize the trail as the London Hyde Park Rotary Link at that time; the club will be honouring the merchants and residents who sponsored a park bench for the trail. There will be cake, refreshments, entertainment, acknowledgments and special guests. Once the City of London has officially named the trail, the club will proceed with the gardens and signage for the trail; all of which will be at the expense of the London Hyde Park Rotary Club. The proposed gardens and signage will be subject to the discretion and scrutiny of the City. Steve Teske 1
London CANADA May 27, 2005 Doug Stanlake Manager, Subdivision and Special Projects Planning Division RE: Naminn of Walkway- Hvde Park Community On April 6, 2005 Steve Teske on behalf of the London Hyde Park Rotary club submitted request to name the old CP rail line the London Hyde Park Rotary Link. A circulation to the Municipal Addressing Advisory Group (MAAG) was distributed on May 13, 2005 with a deadline response of May 27, 2005. The full committee responded. The request circulated was for the approval of a Public Walkway identified below; the walkway is part of the Hyde Park Community. The walking trail is located along the old CP Rail Line, in the village of Hyde Park. The applicant has asked that the walking trail be named Hyde Park Rotary Link. The following table indicates the responses from the MAAG. Proposed Street Name(s) Possible Conflicts Approve Yes Approve No Comments ' London Hyde Park Rotary Link Lynden Cres Hyde Park Rd a 1 -Prefer Trail not Link ~, Links (subdivision reserved name) Linksgate Rd In conclusion, The Municipal Address Advisory Committee supports the naming of the walking trial London Hyde Park Rotary Link. Craig Smith Planner II CSI The Corporation of the City of London Office: 519-661-4980 Direct Line: 519-661-2500, Ea. 4515 Fax: 51 9-661-5397 fgerrits@london.ca www.london.ca