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No individual roll-call tally was entered in the public transcript. The committee proceeded to the next agenda item.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-03-19 Park & Tree Committee Meeting Recording","oneSentenceSummary","The Sweet Home Park and Tree Committee approved the previous month's meeting minutes by voice vote; no roll-call tally recorded.","taxTitle","Sweet Home, Linn County, Oregon","taxId",53923,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6074307,"Committee flags Weddell Bridge condition and Jamboree crowding as maintenance priority",94,2759939,2854345,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2985661-f68cfbb41aac205709cf7e4fba64a843&start=2759&end=2854","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2985661-f68cfbb41aac205709cf7e4fba64a843/thumbnail_2759939.jpg","/articles/6074307/Sweet-Home/Linn-County/Oregon/Committee-flags-Weddell-Bridge-condition-and-Jamboree-crowding-as-maintenance-priority","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6074307-9a4074d3e0e01215d6cf9b7b0dad447d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146944&Signature=jaBzrpVlpKvAHlzcn~8cp~xzRavQ00a6yG8Qd7G2BBrAqis8uy~96JcNL772GmWgOSj53M9uKkET3izze~oxl~Xsd8r0BTGdrHADmYhiJNrJrnBCAK41Njz80RGQEAmj1BQ1-BKLDEDS0oHBbqDrUnwyObw0uAU3tg9~ekAkCJvTT0D7qYlP9CxK7s5olRRvt5NkC6dtPMK2wl7ZQhsAUxqgM63rC2qPX5iZkuFjayrt~A42CE2J9En3Gz2-x~BlVjAmpOCvWO9ZN2~HQ8gx5p3uUKc5TXXfzAaqKEtRxbvkjDgk54U1PBWb9jAsnYe0aWvM74dqRqU351DRWsS9Iw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Committee members raised concerns about the structural condition of Weddell Bridge and its effect on community events such as the annual Jamboree. A committee member said the committee has continued to limit bridge crossings during events to keep crowds within safe capacity and warned that if the bridge condition worsens “we're gonna have to shut the bridge down.”

Angela Brown, parks staff, told the committee that addressing structural needs is likely to require engineering work and substantial funding: “Engineering is probably going to come in pretty high to do it,” she said. Committee members discussed seeking assistance from local organizations and potential donors; one member suggested hiring a contracting crew to remove the bridge if necessary and seeking community contributions to rebuild, but no formal funding plan was adopted.

Brown said staff will continue conversations with partner organizations and that the bridge remains an operational priority but that Sankey Park Phase 3 and its funding issues are currently absorbing staff attention and resources.

No action was taken to close or repair the bridge at the meeting; committee members said they will continue to raise the issue with partner groups and bring possible funding approaches to future meetings.","Members raised safety and capacity concerns about Weddell Bridge during discussion of event logistics and park priorities; staff said bridge condition may require engineering and significant funds and could force closures if not addressed.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6074312,"Committee reviews community garden models; Strawberry Park wetland delineation required before ground work",323,1583900,1907265,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2985661-f68cfbb41aac205709cf7e4fba64a843&start=1583&end=1907","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2985661-f68cfbb41aac205709cf7e4fba64a843/thumbnail_1583900.jpg","/articles/6074312/Sweet-Home/Linn-County/Oregon/Committee-reviews-community-garden-models-Strawberry-Park-wetland-delineation-required-before-ground-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6074312-025c6cadb403692509a8e05a0c39973d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146944&Signature=S3ORtK8lwphUjDloxvGyXMVFMBdorN3FVi3AS9I-4O~vOQYRjQ7aDuSO~ZeHl6bPj~n7dRWPkIJ6vNjC90zggV95wGzkbSszvFl5SdJk4hRrOqf60isAGv9n1kuKAnqS0Ma0ofHUm3PSGA-hGRYQWIaLdWbVV5jOHSO003QXqRHD4lxXzYI5rye0CT6RhqYDm9ba-FE-0AmjWxt0pOkk8qFRH1H8esBdX-oU2t~8b0CBXczJ9Fjfa0tZILo~nxYAuvdaiR4naRWPDXaIxbSMG9humepfWjxHzGig50Uq~YhNOmaaTHHf63VZ73gVXmdMrLJu0bFaSCCDgWqeOXcghg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Committee members reviewed photographs and descriptions of a Lebanon community garden as a model, noting features such as on-site composting and donated security fencing. A presenter said Lebanon volunteers had maintained a compost pile on-site and that security fences — which volunteers reported cost about $110,000 after donations — had been installed to deter theft and trespass issues.

Committee members discussed whether Sweet Home should seek a scaled-down model. Dominic and other staff said nothing had been designed yet but suggested possible plantings, including dwarf or columnar fruit trees and limited bushes. Angela Brown, parks staff, advised that Strawberry Park is a wetland and that the city is completing wetland delineations for park properties; she said staff must wait for delineation results before significant ground disturbance or installation of new plants.

Brown also summarized regulatory constraints: placing fill or moving soil in wetlands can trigger Department of State Lands permitting and fill-and-grade review; the committee should consider drainage and planting species appropriate to periodic saturation rather than assuming all trees or shrubs will thrive. Brown said the city’s current community garden practice is a lease system: gardeners sign a lease in person at City Hall, plots are assigned first-come first-served, and the fee is $30 a year, which includes water.

Committee members discussed deer and vandalism risk; attendees noted mature apple trees in the park currently produce fruit but need heavy pruning. Members suggested raised beds, drip irrigation and smaller fruit-tree stock as ways to reduce long-term maintenance and pest pressure.

No formal design decision was made; staff will await wetland delineation and return with options for layout and planting that comply with state permitting and drainage constraints.","Committee members reviewed a large Lebanon community-garden model and discussed potential plantings, theft and water issues; staff said wetland delineation must be completed before ground disturbance at Strawberry Park.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6074317,"Sankey Park Phase 3 costs exceed grant estimate; staff to explore phasing and fund options",103,2272485,2375980,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2985661-f68cfbb41aac205709cf7e4fba64a843&start=2272&end=2375","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2985661-f68cfbb41aac205709cf7e4fba64a843/thumbnail_2272485.jpg","/articles/6074317/Sweet-Home/Linn-County/Oregon/Sankey-Park-Phase-3-costs-exceed-grant-estimate-staff-to-explore-phasing-and-fund-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6074317-db1be92757d4a48aa1ac4ec5781c3418/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146944&Signature=c5FuQBhgHfxPTArH5Pz7YGamGfOMBDActULLBnBPcyzJ53lo7MWEQUcCz64NLYP5ZSYd32XRszltsDz4Nfm1HojthT0zl-vu8u-Q9S~UYwXcDiWcmMWhok1PmaZyXOp63cMJZ97Jub0AUAN-mxaG-6fordBVGZ7npjKcWGbpYC6ra8Sq3yP9RG~JVqIUxi4elqFnOfAB9itx1BynL0OBeRlbdIrAimQ9ihQ-esBIsALVcQ7E8gCeDOLM0tGj9-rz0Hurdz0Z-ZsqI4Sai5eQhs2MxKimENpLrqwRpPscjQmLNIZzPUy6lSzL2dJLkp0P-i3zTQRZ6L3EAtg5T-Hc3Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Angela Brown, staff lead, told the Sweet Home Park and Tree Committee on March 19 that construction bids and updated engineering costs for Sankey Park Phase 3 have produced a much higher project estimate than the one used in the original grant application.

Brown said the original grant project total was roughly $2.95 million (transcript: “$2.95 $9.09 93” as stated during the meeting) while the engineers' estimate, including engineering and sidewalks but excluding the bandstand/community center, came back at $553,644.80 for portions of the project; staff calculate a remaining local funding shortfall of about $376,564. Brown said engineering alone was estimated at roughly $177,000 and that the city had already paid $44,000 toward engineering.

Brown said staff are evaluating options including phasing the work, removing certain elements from contractor scope, and discussing allowable uses of grant funds with the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD). “I would like to try to do something, but we've been discussing ... different funding options,” Brown said.

Committee members noted the broader trend of rising construction and materials costs and long lead times for vendors and contractors. Brown said some engineering tasks might be done internally by staff to reduce consultant costs, but she cautioned that ADA-compliant paths and retaining-wall specifications will still require professional design and stamped engineering.

Brown asked the committee for patience while staff prepares options to present to funders so the city does not jeopardize its standing on the existing grant. She said other park projects will likely be delayed until Sankey Phase 3 funding is resolved.","Engineers' estimates for Sankey Park Phase 3 returned markedly higher than the grant assumption, leaving a large local match gap; staff said they will pursue phasing and talk with funders including the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6074322,"Beautification committee readies median plantings, seeks volunteers for Arbor Day",657,412909,1070789,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2985661-f68cfbb41aac205709cf7e4fba64a843&start=412&end=1070","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2985661-f68cfbb41aac205709cf7e4fba64a843/thumbnail_412909.jpg","/articles/6074322/Sweet-Home/Linn-County/Oregon/Beautification-committee-readies-median-plantings-seeks-volunteers-for-Arbor-Day","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6074322-84c3bb2cc66e1e971ca2e2650b0ee841/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146944&Signature=mFtWbj56mhRDKIqB0jMpT4bxtBO-PWwJ0KxO3xZ~sLyrclXS2~KfUIWxSfJMtaMqiJyn1kXX-I~6cguuwbel5i9aXdfDb2xK13p-JwQyFmwBwXiQJ60op8oA~v4GgIYbc68O6nr1Ko~eE9hhLleZ3mGiYBLkHSh6TCUCIRvoP8RJQrBLtFRZOEpOXDlRVIKugSYd~KljWo5vaAT3fL0t~wbrcV0uPbYPvJc-9u015HszqKTGK0g4OdgDBIyqp9pfuOzoPdq7yXvQ3F2sGCWL5pUqhrge46XSmhtd9Y8LCxoQSdXip77msbUiFi9zThJxHN3I0E5Ujj76czQugMvoUQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Candace Snyder, chair of the Beautification Committee, told the Sweet Home Park and Tree Committee on March 19 that the committee has ordered flowers for the median strip and plans to “weed and add soil to the median strip on April 22” and to plant the flowers on May 13.

The work matters because the committee relies on volunteers to do median planting and maintenance; Snyder said recruiting volunteers remains “probably our biggest issue” and discussed outreach plans including a booth at the city’s Arbor Day event and additional postings to the city Facebook page.

Committee members and staff discussed logistics and safety. Public Works staff indicated they will provide additional hours for median closures and traffic control during planting to ensure safety, and said medians must be worked in permitted time windows. A staff member explained the city’s permit with the Oregon Department of Transportation requires work outside peak travel times, which is why median work has been scheduled on weekday mornings after the 8:00 a.m. rush.

Snyder said Pacific Power outreach will likely attend the Arbor Day event to present electrical safety information; she also said the committee plans to distribute free seedlings and provide free hot dogs and drinks while supplies last.

Committee members discussed youth participation. Candace Snyder said medians are probably off-limits for children due to safety and permit constraints, but suggested park locations such as Clover Park as alternatives for youth volunteer activities.

Snyder also reported committee plans to plant in Clover Park, Shea Point and on Highway 228, and to reduce the number of petunias from last year’s order because of larger bloom size and shrub overlap. The committee will coordinate with city staff and the chamber of commerce to publicize volunteer needs and event details.

The committee agreed to meet at 11:00 a.m. on Arbor Day to remove ivy from a hillside before setting up for the 2–4 p.m. event.

Votes at the meeting did not affect the planting plan; the committee asked staff for help with outreach and traffic control rather than adopting new policy.","The Sweet Home Beautification Committee outlined planting and volunteer plans for April and May and asked the Park and Tree Committee for city help with outreach and traffic control at median work sites.","actionData","errors"]

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Committee approves February meeting minutes by voice vote

Committee flags Weddell Bridge condition and Jamboree crowding as maintenance priority

Committee reviews community garden models; Strawberry Park wetland delineation required before ground work

Sankey Park Phase 3 costs exceed grant estimate; staff to explore phasing and fund options

Beautification committee readies median plantings, seeks volunteers for Arbor Day