Public works and parks staff described a busy year of in-house projects and several planned 2026 capital efforts, and managers warned council the redevelopment of the Monroeville Mall could reshape town finances over the coming decade.

Paul (public works staff) summarized accomplishments including in-house paving (~1,200 tons of asphalt), the Public Safety Training Center improvements and park upgrades at Hawkeye and Garden parks. Parks staff said program revenue has risen (program revenue reported rising from $113,000 in 2023 to $141,000 year to date) and noted a $75,000 grant for an amphitheater that will offset capital costs.

Looking ahead, public works listed planned repairs to Cabot Road, a stormwater facility at Patton Park, and inspection/oversight for Valley West, a residential development behind Target that could add about 450 units. Manager Alex Graziani highlighted the Mall redevelopment as a multi-year, high-value investment — staff mentioned a possible $500 million private investment scenario that would materially affect tax base and cash flow, but also warned of lean years during redevelopment.

The parks team also proposed a modest additional budget (estimated $6,000 to $10,000) for expanded July 4/anniversary weekend programming should council choose to broaden events.

Next steps: staff will provide cost estimates for the proposed festival/anniversary additions and continue coordinating with the manager on Mall-related revenue scenarios for midyear review.