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Resident pitches native‑plant basins for Garden City Park to reduce runoff and aid pollinators
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Summary
A new Garden City resident asked the commission to consider a native plant installation in a low spot near the post office to slow runoff, increase water holding and provide public education; staff offered to follow up on costs and partners.
A Garden City resident proposed adding native‑plant basins in a low area of Garden City Park to slow stormwater and create pollinator habitat, and the Parks & Recreation Commission and staff offered to follow up on feasibility and funding.
John Badozzo, who identified himself as a new Garden City resident and operator of Meadowside Restoration, told commissioners he had walked the park and identified a southwestern low spot adjacent to the post office that could serve as a rain garden and educational feature. “One of the things the company I work for does is native plant installations for pollinators,” Badozzo said, adding that a basin could slow water flow during heavy rains and increase water retention.
Commissioners and staff discussed potential locations, noted recent plantings by the Garden City Garden Club elsewhere in the park, and recommended the resident provide photos and cost estimates so staff could determine whether the feature fits the master plan and purchasing rules. Parks staff advised that any city contract or purchase would require competitive quotes per city purchasing policy and offered to have the park supervisor follow up.
