Committee backs Zettler Design Studio proposal for Columbia Park band shell; donor pledges $50,000

Apr 8, 2026

Parks Director Justin Casperson asked the committee to recommend council approval of Budget Resolution 09-2026 to authorize contracting with Zettler Design Studio for Columbia Park band shell restoration; Donna Rosar has pledged $50,000 toward a $100,000 fundraising goal and staff capped design compensation at $15,000 unless amended.

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Justin Casperson, parks and recreation director, presented the Columbia Park band shell restoration project and said staff solicited proposals from firms with historic-preservation experience. Casperson said the staff review found the proposal from Zettler Design Studio best aligned with the project’s intent and that prior committee and Board of Public Works approvals recommended the selection and contract authorization contingent on this committee’s budget resolution.

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