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Progress reported on Little River trail, Roofs Creek bridge work and other park bond projects
Summary
City parks staff reported grading and initial work on the Little River linear trail, design work and right‑of‑way in place for a Roofs Creek Trail connector, and value‑engineering work on the Buckhead Trail Crossing after bids were rejected; staff expect some projects to move quickly now that right‑of‑way and designs are advancing.
Parks staff updated council on several voter‑approved park bond projects at the Aug. 18 work session, reporting active construction and next steps for trail connectors.
Mr. Borden reported crews have started grading the Little River linear trail and may begin pouring concrete in the coming weeks; he said the city’s goal is to complete an in‑house Little River Park Trail Connector by next summer, weather permitting. For the Roofs Creek Trail project, staff engaged Falcon Design for bridge recommendations and to create a connection from the trail end to Springfield Park; Borden said preliminary design work met staff expectations and no additional right‑of‑way acquisitions are required for that segment.
Staff also summarized the Buckhead Trail Crossing: after rejecting bids earlier in the spring, they have asked Falcon Design to value‑engineer alternatives and evaluate route options to reduce cost and construction complexity. Several council members emphasized the importance of sequencing trail work to tie in with roadway projects such as the Arnold Mill improvements.
What’s next: Staff will continue weekly coordination with contractors and design firms, pursue value engineering on the Buckhead crossing, and return schedule updates as designs and permitting are completed.
