Advisory Street Re-Naming Committee Report

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decision that resulted in naming the current street, that the majority of residents are not happy with and thus we are repeating the process again. We need to celebrate our evolving history, since Chapin settled South Send, Slavery has been abolished, women have gained the right to vote, Studebaker produced automobiles and we have had the civil rights movement. Public Meetings Five widely attended public meetings were held at the following locations: March 1, 2016 from 5:30 — 6 :30pm Charles Martin Center March 3, 2016 from 5:30 — 6 :30pm Rum Village Nature Center March 15, 2016 from 5:30 — 6 :30pm Charles Black Center March 24. 2016 from 5:30 — 6:30pm Martin Luther King Center March 29, 2016 from 6:00 — 7:00pm Robinson Community Learning Center Council members Tim Scott and Regina - Williams Preston attend one meeting each. People expressed their opinions and completed the survey form. People used the public meetings to discuss issues with city government, budget and past street naming activities This was expected and several times at each meetings people were reminded of the subject such that we could stay on track. Survey Results Survey results are contained in the Survey Results attachment. There are a few points that need explanations. 1. An electronic survey form was used by some. The electronic form was developed and managed by the City Clerks Office using the Survey Monkey software application. The electronic survey form indicates that 282 people responded to the survey. 2. The survey results of both the electronic form and the paper form indicate that Western Avenue is the street that people want to be named for Dr. King. -3. On both forms the selection of other does not match the actual number of other streets name. 4. Unknown to the committee an unaffiliated petition was turned in to the City Clerk Office after the closing date of public meetings and comments. 2