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Land Bank staff preview family picnic and new informational displays for the cottage; commissioners support outreach
Summary
Staff announced a Family Picnic on June 8 and presented proposed interior/exterior informational displays for a Land Bank cottage; commissioners generally supported the outreach, requested format adjustments for visibility and aesthetics, and asked staff for an outreach update at a future meeting.
Staff told the commission the Land Bank’s family picnic is scheduled for June 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and asked commissioners to attend and/or volunteer. The event will include croquet, food trucks, music, face painting and other family activities.
Staff also presented proposed informational display panels (English and Spanish) for the cottage windows and interior. The displays explain who the Land Bank is, what it does (conservation, recreation, agriculture), and invite public feedback. Commissioners generally supported outreach and signage but raised design concerns: some commissioners recommended placing some panels inside on easels or walls rather than fully covering windows, to preserve visual access into the building and avoid an overly “advertising” look.
Commissioners asked staff to bring a future outreach update that shows recent communications and promotional work. Staff noted the Land Bank will have a presence at the family picnic and will use the opportunity to increase awareness of Land Bank properties.
What’s next: staff will finalize a display plan that balances visibility and aesthetic concerns, confirm picnic logistics, and present an outreach update at an upcoming meeting.
