The document summarizes a request to rename Southwood Athletic Park to Brian Bachmann Community Park. It details that Brian Bachmann served his community as a constable and through involvement in youth sports organizations. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board unanimously approved renaming the park in his honor since he meets the criteria of being deceased and having a history of exceptional community service. Staff is now recommending the City Council approve the renaming.

1. College Station
Park Renaming
October 25, 2012
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2. Park Renaming
History
 Request for renaming
 Southwood Athletic Park to Brian
Bachmann Community Park
 130 Letters of support received
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3. Park Renaming
Staff Review
 Policy for park naming/renaming
 Proper guidelines and process followed
 Meets criteria
 “Commemorate individuals who are deceased
and have a history of exceptional community
service or contributions to the facility’s best
interests and purposes.”
 No restrictions tied to Southwood Athletic
Park name
 Sub-facilities within park already named for
other individuals will remain.
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4. Park Renaming
Brian Bachmann
 Constable Bachmann served his
community in many capacities, through
his law enforcement career, as well as
through his involvement in numerous
organizations, to include College Station
Little League, as well as other youth
sports programs, where he served as a
Coach, a Board Member, and Safety
Officer.
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5. Park Renaming
Brian Bachmann Community Park
 Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
review – September 21, 2012
 Unanimous vote (7-0) to rename the
Southwood Athletic Park to “Brian
Bachmann Community Park”
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6. Park Renaming
Brian Bachmann Community Park
 Staff recommends approval of park
renaming.
 Official ceremony at park to coincide
with CS Little League Spring Season
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7. Park Renaming
DISCUSSION
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