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Council reviews large parks and recreation CIP items: Memorial Hall overhaul, zoo phase 1 and neighborhood parks
Summary
Staff presented a suite of parks projects including a $4.7–55 million Memorial Hall renovation (options depend on enclosing an upper balcony and STAR bond availability), a zoo phase‑1 plan emphasizing a rebuilt train loop and new species exhibits, playground replacements and neighborhood park development.
City staff presented multiple Parks & Recreation capital projects for council consideration, ranging from a comprehensive Memorial Hall renovation to targeted upgrades at the zoo, playground replacements and neighborhood park development.
Nut graf: The packet grouped several park‑related capital requests that would be phased across years; Memorial Hall and the zoo drew the most detailed discussion because of scale and potential funding mechanisms such as STAR bonds and philanthropic support.
Memorial Hall. Staff presented two cost scenarios for Memorial Hall renovation: an approximately $4.7 million scope that excludes enclosing the top balcony, and a larger $5.5+ million build that would convert the top balcony into…
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