Councilors and staff discussed replacement options for two deteriorating Riverwalk bridges at Gold Star Park and agreed to gather additional pricing before moving forward.

A presenter said the two bridges—one beneath the boardwalk and another next to the boat ramp—are in poor condition and that quotes had been obtained to replace them with composite materials similar to a previously replaced overlook deck. The lowest quote came from the same company that did the earlier deck.

Council members asked whether a steel-framed option with mid-span bracing would offer significantly longer life despite higher upfront cost. Staff answered that steel piers and bulkhead work would raise costs considerably and believed the additional expense would not necessarily buy five to six times the lifespan. Speakers noted the existing bridges were roughly 25–28 years old and recommended pricing steel-frame alternatives before deciding.

The council did not vote on the replacements and formally carried the item over to a future meeting for further review and pricing.