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Parks and Recreation eyes master plan, tourism spin‑off and staffing increases; council flags timing for Adventure Oasis demolition funding
Summary
Parks and Recreation presented a $1.06 million proposed budget increase that funds staff additions, master‑plan work and capital projects while tourism marketing shifts to a new Visit Independence nonprofit.
Morris Heidey, director of Parks and Recreation, presented the department’s FY2025–26 proposed budget and described major initiatives, staffing proposals and capital projects.
Heidey said the department is updating its parks and recreation master plan with a statistically valid household survey administered by ETC Institute and an interactive engagement website; the master plan is expected to be completed in early 2026 and staff said recommendations would inform FY2027 budget proposals.
Tourism and CVB: Heidey said city staff have worked to establish a standalone convention and visitors bureau…
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