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Council approves $35,000 landscaping plan for 61st and Broadway roundabout
Summary
Park City Council approved up to $35,000 from the general fund for decorative landscaping, limestone walls and irrigation modifications at the 61st Street and Broadway roundabout, using in-house design and materials reuse to limit costs.
Park City Council voted to approve landscape improvements at the 61st Street and Broadway roundabout, authorizing staff to spend up to $35,000 from the general fund on decorative landscaping, limestone walls, planting beds, an artificial‑turf border and irrigation modifications.
Public Works Supervisor John Manning presented the staff recommendation, saying the improvements support corridor beautification and long‑term operational efficiency. Manning said earlier quotes to use artificial turf only exceeded $40,000, so staff proposed an in‑house design capped at $35,000 to keep the project within budget.
Eddie Fluger, public works technician and the roundabout designer, described a low‑maintenance palette of drought‑tolerant and native plants, reuse of existing limestone block and a planting layout “essentially the arrow of a compass, pointed at the center of Park City” intended to echo other recent projects. “It will provide seasonal interest, varied textures, heights and depths,” Fluger said.
Councilmembers expressed support for using in‑house resources and the cohesive design. Councilmember Charles Swanky moved to approve the improvements; the motion was seconded by Councilmember Terry Osbborne and passed unanimously with six affirmative votes.
Council asked staff to coordinate planned lighting work with Evergy so trenching and pole installations can proceed without damaging the new landscaping. Staff said they are seeking trenching quotes and working with the utility to align timing.
