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Commissioners hear updates on trails, grants, interns and upcoming joint budget vote
Summary
Staff outlined maintenance and project work for 2026 including McMillan Mesa trail rehab (first BBB-funded CIP), signage and weed-management grants, Don Beaver Trail historic-review steps, staffing via NAU/AmeriCorps interns, and upcoming joint Parks & Recreation meeting to approve the BBB recreation plan including open space's $400,000 annual allocation.
Staff provided a series of updates on open-space projects, grant efforts, staffing support and upcoming events.
Staff said the city will begin its first BBB-funded CIP project for open space this fiscal year: McMillan Mesa Trail Rehabilitation. The department is pursuing grant matches so BBB funds can stretch further and is also researching ADA upgrades similar to prior Buffalo Park work.
Signage work is underway: staff ordered "no camping" signs for McMillan Mesa and is pursuing state grant funding for kiosk and interpretive signage across…
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