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Erie council signals appetite for parks projects and orders a broad public survey on priorities
Summary
Councilors discussed parks projects (Morgan Hill, Compass, Scofield), a proposed $17.5M aquatic center, and whether to bundle parks projects for a bond; the council directed staff to pursue a comprehensive 2025 community survey and to return with procurement options.
Erie — Councilors and staff spent substantial time on March 13 weighing parks and recreation priorities, feasibility for an aquatic center or performing arts facility, and how to present funding choices to the public.
The ask: Sarah Hancock outlined multiple park projects and said the parks program uses many funding sources — parks impact fees, conservation trust, general fund transfers and competitive grants. Staff flagged Morgan Hill and Compass parks as multi‑million‑dollar projects, Scofield Farm as already…
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