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Commission discusses Uclid right‑of‑way pocket park concept; flags stormwater, neighbor and budget constraints

Sandpoint Parks and Recreation Commission · March 11, 2026
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Summary

Staff proposed a pocket park concept for city‑owned Uclid right‑of‑way (≈0.3 acre, 60‑ft frontage). Commissioners urged a modest design, native vegetation, locating swim access away from a stormwater outfall, and a $30,000 design budget; construction would be a later phase pending council priorities and funding.

Staff presented a concept plan to turn a 60‑foot city right‑of‑way at the end of Uclid Avenue into a small neighborhood pocket park. The presenter said the city owns the entire right‑of‑way and that the parcel extends “a couple hundred feet” to the pavement, describing existing conditions (chain‑link fencing, makeshift neighbor stairs into riprap) and opportunities including a…

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