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Councilmember updates highlight Sculpture Park renaming, Oxford Bend Park engagement and Great Rivers Greenway open house
Summary
A council member reported on upcoming events and projects including the Jerry Welch Sculpture Park rededication this weekend and an Oct. 29 public open house for the Oxford Bend Park performance and skate-park design.
An unnamed council member on the Sustainability Commission reported several upcoming and ongoing projects across the city, including park ceremonies and public engagement opportunities.
The Sculpture Park—s Jerry Welch sculpture will be rededicated at a ceremony scheduled for Saturday; the council member asked commissioners to note the event. The city council recently passed an updated comprehensive plan; council will discuss implementation priorities and tactics at its next meeting. The Oxford Bend Park project (the former Big Bend McDonald—s site) is under construction; a public open house for the performance park and skate park is scheduled for Oct. 29, 5—7 p.m. at the recreation complex. The council member encouraged commissioners and residents to attend and provide feedback.
The council member also reported attending a Great Rivers Greenway open house where lane widths and parking options were discussed; staff said initial feedback showed 77% of attendees who submitted forms favored a preferred scheme. The stormwater commission is accepting applications and information is available on the city website.
No formal actions were taken by the Sustainability Commission on these updates; they were provided for information and to encourage public participation.
