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Staff outlines City Park priorities, park-dedication funds and Diamond Lake trail coordination
Summary
City staff told the Parks and Trails Commission that the City Council prioritized a playground and associated building and bathrooms for City Park; staff are pursuing grants, federal funding and reimbursements from 3 Rivers Park District and plan to cash-flow the project using near-term development receipts rather than long-term bonding.
City staff updated Corcoran City’s Parks and Trails Commission on the City Park project, the park dedication fund balance and regional trail coordination with 3 Rivers Park District.
City Administrator Tobin and staff described priorities set by the City Council — a playground first, followed by a building with bathrooms — and said the council committed to the project scope but that timing depends on available funding. Tobin said staff applied for additional grants and are working to finalize federal funding agreements so the city can draw funds when needed.
Funding strategy and priorities
Tobin told the commission, “The good news is we have all the money we need. The bad news is it’s in your wallet. No. That’s a joke,” and explained the council’s choice to avoid long-term bonding in favor of cash-flowing the initial phase if possible. Staff said the council prioritized the…
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