Upon an application for the naming or renaming of a city library building or property, any person or body reviewing, providing a recommendation on, or disposing of such an application shall take into consideration the following criteria:
(a) Generally, public library buildings will be named or renamed after a location, subdivision, neighborhood, well-recognized landmark, or adjacent street.
(b) If an application is made to name or rename library property after an individual, this person shall have:
(1) Rendered valuable service to and has had a positive influence on the development of the city’s public library system, or was a literary or artistic figure of national prominence who has significant local or regional ties; or
(2) Demonstrated excellence of contributions to the city’s development, community service, personal sacrifice for public service or national defense, or efforts to foster equality among the citizens of the city; or
(3) Historical significance locally, nationally, or globally with significant local or regional ties or influence.
(c) In the case of naming or renaming a library property after any person or organization, such naming or renaming may be considered when such person or organization has provided a significant contribution of land, funds, goods, or services to the city's public library system; or is being recognized for a significant foundation gift(s); or if the city council finds compelling reasons and strong public sentiment for doing so.
(d) Denial of an application may be appropriate if the city council finds that the proposed renaming fails to meet the criteria under this section, may bring disrepute upon the community for any reason, or would not be looked upon favorably by city residents.
(Ord. 22-13, passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 18-21, passed 2-9-2021)