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Staff reports: Belts Park reopening, Veterans Memorial progress, Manor Park work and Chestnut Creek plat recommendation
Summary
Staff reported project and event updates including Belts Park’s successful reopening, Veterans Memorial work advancing, Manor Park construction upcoming, and City Council action on the Chestnut Creek preliminary plat with a recommendation the developer consider parkland in phase 2.
Parks staff used the Oct. 15 meeting to report updates on multiple projects and events across the system.
Belts Park: Staff said the recently completed Belts Park renovation had a successful grand reopening with strong public turnout and positive feedback.
Veterans Memorial: Staff reported the memorial construction is progressing quickly; sidewalks were anticipated to be poured pending weather. No schedule revisions were provided in the meeting record.
Manor Park: Construction preparations are nearly complete and public works performed in‑house work (drain tile, leveling) that reduced the overall cost; installation is expected to begin soon.
Chestnut Creek preliminary plat: Staff said the City Council on Monday approved the Chestnut Creek preliminary plat and included a recommendation that the developer consider providing parkland in phase 2. The meeting record included no timeline or specific acreage requirement for that recommendation.
Other items: Staff said the city is continuing discussions with FLAWBA on field management and fee structure (FLAWBA representatives attended the meeting). The city is working on a Farmers Market partnership with Rotary, the Cooling Camp fencing/roofing work is nearing completion and under budget by roughly $10,000, warming‑house staffing is being rehired, and the Hometown Holiday tree lighting is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 5. Staff also noted the Arts in the Park vendor application deadline is Oct. 31 and that the draft fee changes are proposed in the packet and remain subject to final approval in the November meeting and subsequent council action.
