Thursday, June 26 — Board members and city staff discussed options and timing for reinstalling historic log cabins at William Dodson Park, saying the project depends on drainage work, site selection outside the active floodway and updated cost estimates.

City staff and the board said much of the park south of the brick pathway sits inside the floodplain and that only a sliver by the venue lies outside it; that constraint limits where cabins can be placed. The board reported a recent meeting with Eric, the city engineer, and Danielle, the stormwater engineer, to review floodplain maps and drainage options.

Officials said Eric pulled the most recent FEMA flood map during the meeting and that engineers told the board they hope to secure funding in the next fiscal year to hire a consultant to study drainage across the city. Staff estimated the drainage work and related analysis could take about a year and a half, and board members recalled a previously cited rough five‑year planning horizon for reinstallation work.

Members also said the board needs an updated vendor quote for moving and reinstalling the cabins before they can commit to a location or a funding plan. The board noted additional constraints: portions of the park near the Gilbert House are subject to the National Register protections, which limit allowable changes in that area.

No formal vote was taken; staff described the conversation as ongoing fact‑finding. The board asked staff to return with updated cost estimates and to report back after the planned drainage study completes.