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Residents press Lakewood to address Edgewater Park upkeep as redevelopment contract moves forward
Summary
Speakers told council that Edgewater Park is currently unmanaged and lacks signage and safety information; the city approved a contract with PND Engineers for Edgewater Park development as part of the consent agenda and staff said they will address interim maintenance and signage concerns.
Several residents told the Lakewood City Council on Aug. 4 that Edgewater Park is deteriorating and lacks basic signage and safety information while long‑term redevelopment proceeds.
Polly McClain, who submitted written comments with a co-signer, told the council she and others worried about the park's current condition and said there are no signs marking the park's name, hours, rules or a notice that "no lifeguard is on duty." "It appears to be currently out of control, which I would consider a liability for the city of Lakewood," McClain said during public comment. She also noted that the redevelopment agreement on the agenda…
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