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Council approves $40,900 piggyback contract with Catalyst for parks master plan

5766390 · August 12, 2025
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Summary

Lake Placid authorized a $40,900 piggyback agreement with Catalyst Design Group to develop a master parks and recreation plan using a Spring Lake cooperative agreement, prompting debate over tournament-focused plans versus neighborhood needs.

The Lake Placid Town Council authorized an agreement with Catalyst Design Group using a Spring Lake piggyback contract to prepare a parks master plan for $40,900, to be funded from the town’s general fund. The motion passed at the Aug. 11 meeting.

Why it matters: Councilors and staff said a formal master plan will help prioritize park investments and strengthen future grant applications. Council members and several residents, however, debated whether the plan would prioritize tournament‑oriented facilities (which attract…

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