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Council forms ad hoc group to review Water Street bridge parklet after safety concerns
Summary
City staff and civic groups agreed to an ad hoc committee to decide the future of a parklet placed on the Water Street bridge after staff found donated benches and fixtures unstable; the committee will include representatives from RDS, the arts commission, the parks board and one or more council members.
Stayton city staff removed unstable components from a parklet placed on the Water Street bridge after safety concerns surfaced, and councilors supported creating an ad hoc committee to recommend long-term solutions.
Julia (city staff) told the council that benches and other parklet components were wobbly and unsafe; staff removed the most problematic pieces and reinstalled heavier donated furniture. The city then convened a special meeting with the parks board, the arts commission and representatives of RDS (an economic or downtown organization referenced in the meeting) to discuss the site.
Participants agreed the city needs a policy clarifying ownership, maintenance responsibilities and liability for any amenities placed in the right-of-way. Staff recommended the ad hoc committee include representatives from RDS, the arts commission, the parks board and one or more council members; the council agreed and asked staff to convene the group and return recommendations, including potential funding or donor arrangements for more durable furniture.
Ending: The ad hoc committee will review long-term design and maintenance questions for the Water Street bridge and return recommendations before the next summer season.
