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River Heights awarded $50,000 wraps grant for pavilion at new park; council to scale design
Summary
Council members reported a $50,000 wraps grant designated for a pavilion at the new park (referred to as Quinley's Garden/Stewart Hill Park). The council said the awarded amount is less than the $120,000 originally requested and they will consider a smaller pavilion or staging construction over two years.
Council member Chris Milbank reported on June 3 that River Heights was awarded $50,000 from the wraps grant program for a pavilion at the new park (referred to in meeting discussion as Quinley’s Garden at Stewart Hill Park). The city had originally requested $120,000; staff and council said the smaller award still could cover a modest pavilion and that construction could proceed with concrete or other surfacing deferred to a future year.
Council members described the pavilion likely being much smaller than the initial plan (examples cited included a 10‑by‑12 shelter rather than a 30‑by‑something structure), and staff said the grant funds must be spent within two years. The city will follow up with the contractor and check planning details (size and concrete timing) and will consider reapplying in a future cycle if additional funds are needed.
No formal design or contract action occurred at the June 3 meeting; staff will update the capital projects list and budget to reflect the $50,000 grant award.
