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Residents petition for lighting, sidewalks and amenities at Diamond Lakes Park; commissioners direct staff to coordinate improvements
Summary
Residents presented a petition seeking safety and amenity upgrades at Diamond Lakes Park, including sidewalks, added lighting at Field 4, more covered pavilions, benches, cameras and traffic calming. Commissioners directed parks, engineering and central services to coordinate a plan; Jefferson Energy was identified as the utility that owns and
Community members presented a petition asking the commission to improve Diamond Lakes Park with additional lighting, sidewalks, pavilions, benches and safety measures; commissioners directed staff to coordinate and return recommendations within the next committee cycle.
Frank G. Howard and Octavia Collins, who identified themselves as petition organizers and neighborhood stakeholders, told the committee the park lacks adequate lighting, sidewalks and covered areas. Howard said families and older residents walk the park but face safety issues: “It was so dark…
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