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Commission previews 2024 park projects and fundraising priorities including trail connections, Regner upgrades and an All Abilities playground
Summary
Staff outlined a long list of 2024 projects — cabin renovations, Regner Park improvements, Villa Park playground, tree plantings, Riverwalk finishing work, a proposed Vine Street trail extension, and an All Abilities playground that will require major fundraising. Several items are pending funding and will return for formal approval.
At its Jan. 25 meeting the Spark Rat Creation Commission heard a detailed projects review and fundraising update for 2024. Director Mike (Speaker 3) and Parks Project Manager Rick (Speaker 5) walked commissioners through a slate of capital and maintenance projects, several of which will require outside fundraising or impact-fee allocations before construction.
Key projects and financial notes included:
- Ridge Run cabin: Speaker 5 described exterior and interior improvement plans with a preliminary budget estimate of about $110,000–$125,000 depending on bid alternates; staff expects to solicit bids within 30–45 days with construction slated for fall.
- Regner Park camp lodge: Recent exterior work (new windows, doors and a fireplace insert) was completed; interior phases are planned for future years and would temporarily limit rental…
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