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File #: 87457    Version: 1 Name: Informational Presentation from Staff Regarding Decorative Signage at Tenney Park Recognizing Ed Jepsen Way
Type: Communication Status: Held in Commission
File created: 3/4/2025 In control: BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
On agenda: Final action: 3/12/2025
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Informational Presentation from Staff Regarding Decorative Signage at Tenney Park Recognizing Ed Jepsen Way
Attachments: 1. Tenney Park Decorative Signage Request for BPC- Jepsen.pdf, 2. File 72217: Renaming Yahara River Pkwy for Jepsen

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Informational Presentation from Staff Regarding Decorative Signage at Tenney Park Recognizing Ed Jepsen Way

 

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In April 2022, the Board of Park Commissioners approved the renaming of the Yahara River Bike Path to “Ed Jepsen Way” in memory of Ed Jepsen.  Ed Jepsen was a long-time advocate for the park system who also made a lasting impact in the Tenney Park and Yahara River Parkway area.  The Friends of Yahara River Parkway have approached the Parks Division to consider decorative signage to be placed in Tenney Park.  The project would be fully funded by the Friends and donated to the Parks Division. Staff will provide an informational presentation and gather feedback regarding proposed decorative signage at Tenney Park recognizing Ed Jepsen Way.