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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4.8 - 1435 Slide Naming Contest Winners Page 1 of 4 STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL DATE: May 16, 2017 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Christopher L. Foss, City Manager SUBJECT: The Wave at Emerald Glen Park – Slide Naming Prepared by: Micki Cronin, Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will consider approval of the waterslide names that were voted on via the City's online survey. Upon approval of the names, the persons that submitted those names will receive a certificate of appreciation and receive an invitation to ride the slide they named at the Grand Opening of The Wave on May 27, 2017. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the slide names. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: The Emerald Glen Recreation and Aquatic Complex, also known as The Wave, is scheduled to open to the public on May 27, 2017. The Wave’s waterslide tower features six exciting water slides and to identify each slide, the City needs to name each of them. From March 17 to April 7 of this year, the City conducted a public ‘Name the Waterslide’ contest and received approximately 250 individual slide name responses. City Staff reviewed the submitted names, removed duplicates and inappropriate submittals, and then narrowed down the list to the top 10 suggestions for each waterslide. The Parks and Community Services Commission reviewed the name suggestions during their meeting on April 17 and selected their top five slide names for each slide to be included in the voting portion of the ‘Name the Waterslide’ contest which took place April 21 - May 1, 2017. The persons that submitted the chosen name will be the first persons to ride the slide they named on opening day Saturday, May 27 , provided they meet the height and Page 2 of 4 weight requirements. Water Slide #1 Description Color: Translucent Blue Type: Enclosed Flume Tube Characteristics: This slide has many spiraling descents as it serpentines around the slide tower supports. The slide path will bring riders over the champagne bowl slide (described in Water Slide #6). Water Slide #1 five names included in the voting process:  Blarney Blaster  Electric Eel  Mt. Diablue  Typhoon Twist  Sapphire Serpent Top Vote-Getting Slide Name: Mt. Diablue Submitted by: Julio Giraldo Water Slide #2 Description Color: Yellow Type: Enclosed Flume Tube Characteristics: This slide is known for long, steep sections with more gently arching curves. The slide extends beyond the property walls, so for a few moments; sliders are actually outside the park boundary while on the ride. Water Slide #2 five names included in the voting process:  Big Kahuna  California Sunrise  The Edge  The Golden Wave  The Yellow Submarine Top Vote-Getting Slide Name: The Golden Wave Submitted by: Deven Shah Water Slide #3 Description Color: Teal Type: Open Flume Tube Characteristics: This slide provides an open air counterpart to Slide #1. It also has many spiraling descents as it serpentines around the slide tower supports. Water Slide #3 five names included in the voting process:  Thunder Rapids  Beach Breeze  Leprechaun Alley  Sidewinder  Riptide Rider Page 3 of 4 Top Vote-Getting Slide Name: Riptide Rider Submitted by: John and Lila Peery Water Slide #4 Description Color: Translucent Green Type: Open Flume Tube Speed Slide Characteristics: A severe drop induces thrills in this open air ride. Prepare for a rush as you drop three stories at an 80 degree slope. Water Slide #4 five names included in the voting process:  Dublin Falls  California Dreamin’  Leap of Faith  St. Patrick’s Revenge  The Emerald Plunge Top Vote-Getting Slide Name: The Emerald Plunge Submitted by: Saverio Water Slide #5 Description Color: Blue Type: Enclosed Drop Capsule Speed Slide Characteristics: Enter the drop slide launch capsule, if you dare. “3-2-1 LAUNCH!” is the countdown you’ll hear as the trap door beneath your feet opens and you nearly free -fall down the three-story drop in this thrilling enclosed slide. Water Slide #5 five names included in the voting process:  Leprechaun’s Leap  The Plunge  Blarney Drop  The Fallon Fall  The Dublin Screamer Top Vote-Getting Slide Name: The Dublin Screamer Submitted by: Danielle Muther Water Slide #6 Description Color: Light Green Type: Enclosed Flume Tube with Champagne Bowl and 360 degree Spin-out Landing Characteristics: A traditional enclosed tube slide ride ends with a twist. The unique ‘bowl’ style landing leaves only one question: How many revolutions can you do before your slide ends? Water Slide #6 five names included in the voting process:  The Shamrock  Wipeout  The Spin Cycle  Tidal Twist Page 4 of 4 Top Vote-Getting Slide Name: Shamrock Swirl Submitted by: Jason Maggiora NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: A copy of the Staff Report was sent to the persons that submitted the top vote-getting name for each waterslide. ATTACHMENTS: None.