Council approves $199,000 parks master plan contract and adopts 'recovery ready community' resolution

The council approved a contract with Kimley Horn & Associates to lead an updated Parks & Recreation master plan. Staff described a 15‑month process priced at $199,000 (under the adopted $200,000 budget) that includes a needs assessment, four series of workshops, a statistically valid survey included in the base price, multilingual outreach, stakeholder interviews (including commissions, indigenous administrator and planning partners), and multiple feedback loops with the public and commissions.

"So, it's a 15‑month proposed process at $199,000," Rebecca Sers said, noting the vendor's scope included the statistically valid survey as part of their proposal rather than as an add‑on. Council approved the contract and authorized the city manager to execute the documents.

Separately, Council Member Car House introduced Resolution 2026‑11 asking the city to commit to work toward becoming a "recovery ready community," a cross‑sector approach that expands prevention, treatment, housing and workforce supports for people recovering from mental health and substance use challenges. House said the measure is an early, low‑cost step to coordinate partners, undertake a needs assessment with community stakeholders, and support housing and workforce strategies that align with recovery goals. Council adopted the resolution by voice vote; staff noted that the resolution does not request immediate new city funding and instead asks for partnership and assessment work with local providers.

What happens next: staff will execute the parks master plan contract and begin the outreach process; for recovery readiness, staff will pursue stakeholder convenings, potential technical assistance partners, and needs assessments in coordination with Cookanino County and local providers.