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Board seeks South Suburban update on parks operating agreement and tree‑canopy maintenance
Summary
ESP discussed a short packet of recommendations about the operating agreement with South Suburban (park maintainer for many Littleton parks) and asked staff to invite South Suburban grounds and forestry staff for a brief March update to close outstanding implementation questions.
Board members reviewed a short recommendation packet regarding the operating agreement and maintenance responsibilities with South Suburban, the agency that maintains many Littleton parks. Laura (city staff) said South Suburban has new leadership and staff turnover had delayed implementation work; she asked the board whether it would like a brief update from South Suburban’s grounds manager and city forester at the next meeting.
One board member noted the city’s unique ownership arrangement — Littleton owns most park land while South Suburban provides maintenance — and urged the board to confirm maintenance standards, the status of a 1999 maintenance plan and how updated operating procedures will be implemented. Another member proposed a 20–30 minute March briefing from South Suburban staff to put faces to the names of negotiators and to close the loop on outstanding items.
Laura said staff can circulate the one‑page recommendation and, if helpful, invite South Suburban negotiators to a short March update. The board asked staff to make the March agenda include this update and to follow up on negotiating points and funding or maintenance questions raised during prior discussions.
Next steps: staff will share the recommendation document with South Suburban staff for review and will schedule a short (around 20–30 minute) March update from grounds/forestry staff to update the board on the operating‑agreement negotiations and tree‑canopy maintenance plans.
