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Commission asks staff to form permanent parks committee after debate over Veterans Park fountain and phased improvements
Summary
After a multi-year public conversation about a proposed Veterans Park fountain and broader park redevelopment, the commission directed staff to form a permanent parks committee to develop a master plan and phased improvements rather than decide on a single feature immediately.
The City Commission directed staff to create a permanent parks advisory committee to develop comprehensive recommendations for Veterans Park and other city parks after debate about a proposed fountain design and fundraising efforts.
Background and competing views Resident and volunteer Ken Bridal outlined a community-driven effort that previously produced student-submitted fountain designs and raised some private funds; he also presented a…
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