City parks staff told the Live Oak Parks and Recreation Commission on Oct. 13 that the Main Park parking-lot concrete replacement is substantially complete and available for use, though contractors must finish striping, red-curb work and a small punch list.

That matters because the project expands usable parking at a major city park and ties into other items in the commission’s master plan, including pool-area improvements and new amenities that commissioners discussed.

Staff described the construction update as largely finished: all parking areas are in concrete and available, with remaining minor items such as handicapped signage and striping to be completed. A staff member said the concrete parking lots are “well used” and that the material should provide a long lifespan.

Commissioners asked about items from the parks master plan including pool improvements, a kayak launch, a covered basketball court, wildflower plantings in Bluecrest Park and a sand-volleyball court. Staff said some projects are funded from Economic Development Corporation (EDC) funds and that the plan and funding allocation are scheduled for city council adoption at its next meeting.

Staff also said a separate parks-and-rec grant application includes several projects; the commission was told that grant-award notification is expected after the start of next year, with a possibility of hearing results by March. No final funding decisions or firm schedules for the master-plan projects were adopted at this meeting.

Commissioners were invited to expect more detailed planning and updates at the January commission meeting.

Less critical details: commissioners raised erosion-control upkeep and tree-root issues near park amenities; staff said erosion control is being considered as part of routine maintenance planning.