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Proposed 3 Oaks Pond park paused after board questions use of stormwater funds

Albany Utility Board · July 22, 2025
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Staff presented designs to grade and pipe 3 Oaks Pond for a one‑acre park, but several members objected to using stormwater funds for recreational amenities and asked staff to prioritize unresolved flooding sites; the board asked staff to return with project prioritization and available funds.

City staff and Lanier Engineering presented a plan Oct. 9 to grade and pipe 3 Oaks Pond (Pheasant and Meadowlark) and repurpose the 1.5‑acre detention area as a passive community park. Staff said previous drainage work diverted runoff to reduce flooding and the conversion would create usable…

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