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Commission reviews 2026–2030 parks capital plan; Northview tennis courts and Quarry Park shelter highlighted
Summary
Staff presented the draft five‑year Capital Improvement Program, focusing on 2026 projects including Northview tennis court replacement (in coordination with ISD 196), Quarry Park shelter options, playground replacements and a forecast of funding and timing.
Park and recreation staff reviewed the proposed 2026–2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) at the Sept. 15 meeting, focusing on priority projects for 2026 and the department’s funding approach.
Staff described the CIP as a rolling, adaptable five‑year plan tied to the master plan and other guiding documents. They emphasized that timing is often opportunistic — projects are sometimes advanced to align with school construction windows, grant opportunities or contractor availability.
A significant item for 2026 is the Northview tennis-complex replacement, coordinated with Independent School District 196 plans at Eagan High School and Dakota Ridge Middle School. Staff said the schools and city have used the same site for about 30 years and that school improvements scheduled for 2026 inspired the timing for court…
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