Board hears study session on conservation projects; overlook deck and bridge identified as urgent repairs
Conservation staff presented a study session identifying several overdue projects at Hitchcock Nature Center and other parks — an overlook deck with a safety risk (rough estimate just under $300,000), a deteriorating pedestrian bridge at Arrowhead Park (est. $65,000‑150,000 depending on approach), and confirmed asbestos/mold issues at the lodge requiring engineering assessment and air quality testing.
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Conservation Director Jeff Franco and staff led a study session focused on deferred infrastructure needs at county parks. Staff highlighted three priority projects: an overlook deck that staff said is now a safety liability, a replacement for a wooden pedestrian bridge at Arrowhead Park, and a broad assessment of Hitchcock Nature Center’s lodge where tests showed asbestos‑containing floor tile and mastic plus mold in ductwork and intermittent sewer‑gas odors.
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