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Q. A. Q- A. Q. A. Q. A. How was (he Park District's aew name selected? The name was selected with the help of a professional naming consultant following considerable public and staff input. This process included marketing surveys of people who reside within the Park District’s jurisdiction. Survey participants were asked numerous questions to gauge their understanding of the Park District’s presence in multiple counties and to gauge the public’s perception of several names that were considered for the Park District. The survey reiterated the Park District’s need for a name that better reflects its multi-county jurisdiction. How will the name change be implemented? The name change will be phased in over a one-year period. The Park District plans to formally introduce the Three Rivers Park District name in May. It will take several months for the Park District to replace durable goods such as signs, clothing and vehicle emblems. Non-durable goods such as stationary will be replaced as current supplies are exhausted. How much will the name change roll out cost? With a phased-in implementation approach, the Park District anticipates that the name change costs will be minimal. Many of (he costs associated with the name change will to absorbed into existing budgets as most materials would need to be purchased annually regardless of a name change. Other purchases have been put on hold in anticipation of die name change. In addition, the Park District is seeking corporate sponsors to help oflset the costs associated with the educational campaign that will be necessary to inform the public of the new name. Will (he Park District’s mission and services change with the name change? The Park District’s first and foremost mission is to promote environmental stewardship through recreation and education in a natural resources-based park system. Three Rivers Park District will proudly carry forward this mission. To foster this mission, the Park District will continue its extensive natural resources management program which includes forestry, water quality and wildlife resource management efforts. The Park District also will continue to offer hundreds of informative and enjoyable outdoor education and recreation programs and special events as well as lessons to enhance the public’s enjoyment of lifetime outdoor recreation. Write:Douglas Bryant, Superintendent Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District I26IS County Road 9 Plymouth, MN 55441-1299 Call:Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District Headquarters (763) 559-6769 (763) 559-6719 Telephone Device for the Deaf ■iVeiftriYAMi .iim■ I -1)^ tii i Aidia