EDC hears development updates; public comment proposes labyrinth for pocket park, board schedules follow-ups on lights and fencing

City staff gave updates on local development projects and a resident proposed a labyrinth for the pocket park adjacent to the library during the meeting's public-comment period.

Staff reported replacements of street banners along Old Betsy and multiple active development projects: Tractor Supply is targeting a soft opening in May; Ashton Homeplace has more than 60 homes under construction with about 10 residents living there; Sunset Ridge is nearing completion of underground utilities and amenities including a gazebo and a pickleball court; and The Canyons completed a pre-final walk through, received permits for two model homes and is preparing to start phase 2 sewer work.

During public comment, Paul Knott proposed installing a Ninth Circuit-style labyrinth in the library pocket park footprint and asked the board to reserve further presentation until another board member, Ricky, could participate. Knott described the labyrinth footprint as a white circle in a pocket-park plan and said the design would be low-cost and low-maintenance.

Board members asked staff to place pocket-park development back on the next agenda and noted a city-posted public survey that includes potential pocket-park elements such as a labyrinth and a skate-park option. Several members also asked staff to bring a future agenda item on adding lights to the pickleball courts and on fencing around courts; staff said they would pursue cost estimates and reach out to local electricians and fencing contractors.

Ending: Staff committed to closing the public survey before the next meeting and returning with survey results and cost estimates for the pocket park, pickleball court lighting and fencing.