parks capital projects planning
Planning funding, improvements, and future projects for city parks and recreation.
What to Watch
Watch for proposed spending, fee, program and facility details when the Personnel and Finance Committee reviews the parks budget materials.
Coming Up
Typically discussed at Advisory Recreation Board. Check back when the next agenda is published.
The Story
The Personnel and Finance Committee is scheduled to receive proposed Parks and Recreation budgets and special-revenue fund information Oct. 15. The agenda does not identify proposed spending levels, affected facilities, programs or fees.
Key Decisions
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passed Advisory Recreation Board · Oct 8, 2025 NEW BUSINESS
Motion to approve Pet Cemetery action item: Approved a 4x4 plot size (allowing up to four cremation burials per plot). Fees established as follows: $200 per plot, $200 for opening/closing, and $250 for a flush grass marker with engraving. No irrigation will be provided, and only imitation flowers will be permitted.
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passed Advisory Recreation Board · Oct 8, 2025 NEW BUSINESS
Motion to approve Cemetery Rate Changes action item: increase plot rate to $800, add a Winter Burial Fee of $150, and increase Saturday/After-Hours Burial fee to $400.
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passed Advisory Recreation Board · Oct 8, 2025 NEW BUSINESS
Motion to approve Review of Recreation Program Rates action item: Spring Flag Football increased to $50; Girls Ponytail Softball to $55; Girls Single A Softball to $80; and Winter Indoor Soccer (2nd–4th grade) to $45.
Record
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Parks staff reported 2025 attendance and participation figures, upcoming event dates, higher rental and picnic-shelter revenue, and steady cemetery revenue.
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The director reported the first plot sale in the new pet cemetery.
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Staff said fundraising items for Perpetual Care Flowers and the Community Band would go to City Council for creation of an investment fund with the Lakeshore Community Foundation.
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The committee is scheduled to receive proposed Parks and Recreation budgets and special-revenue fund information; the agenda does not identify affected programs, facilities, fees or spending levels.
Personnel and Finance Committee