Public Naming Commission Meeting

The Municipality of Anchorage Public Naming Commission held a meeting on June 10, 2020, primarily focused on the proposed naming of the new downtown library. The commission discussed the naming proposal to call it the "Anchorage Original Townsite Downtown Library," which aligns with the stipulations of a trust funding the library. The trust required the library to bear a name reflecting the Anchorage Original Townsite, making the naming contingent on the bequest. The commission unanimously voted to recommend this name to the Assembly and the Mayor. Additionally, the commission discussed creating a simplified, step-by-step guide and flowchart to clarify the naming process for public places, aiming to improve accessibility and understanding for future naming proposals. No direct procurement or contracting decisions were made during this meeting.