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Residents tell Grimes council to stop planned administration building in Waterworks Park
Summary
Two residents told the council they oppose locating a new administration building at Waterworks Park, saying it would remove most green space, outreach was insufficient and contract documents lacked a site address; councilmembers said staff will continue discussions.
Two residents urged the Grimes City Council on Feb. 10 to halt plans to site a new administration building in Waterworks Park, saying the project would eliminate much of the community’s remaining open play space and that public outreach had been inadequate.
Brian Hansen, a resident who signed up for public forum, told the council the proposed building and parking would consume what he called “78% of the open space” and that the splash pad should not be counted as park green space. He said residents use the park for…
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