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Forest Lake staff outline master plan, funding streams and Belts Park and Manor Park projects
Summary
City staff told the new commission that parks now report to Public Works, described a near-final master plan and funding sources (general levy, park dedication, bonding), and reported a Belts Park site-work bid $50,000 under estimate and upcoming Manor Park rehabilitation on the 2025 CIP.
City staff briefed the Parks and Recreation Commission on the department’s organization, the role of a near-complete parks master plan and the sources used to fund maintenance and capital projects.
Dave Adams, public works director, told commissioners that parks operations were moved from administration to public works to improve coordination for events and maintenance. "Parks and Recreation now is under public works," Adams said, and staff will bring projects to the commission "three-quarter baked," providing budget tiers…
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