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Park board flags Brown's Arm bridge and outlines phased camping, shade and facility needs at City Lake and City Park
Summary
The park board recommended planning for replacement or widening of the narrow Brown's Arm bridge, proposed phased camping upgrades at City Lake and asked for more shade, seating and other amenities at City Park; board members also raised concerns about the fairgrounds community building's condition.
Park board members told the council the wooden bridge at Brown's Arm is serviceable now but increasingly narrow and may become a bottleneck if use of City Lake rises; they recommended including a bridge replacement or widening in long‑term capital planning.
On City Lake the board proposed a phased camping upgrade program — starting with one or two concrete pads, a fire pit and basic amenities — to encourage low‑impact overnight use, biking and tourism. "You can start with two campsites and add more in subsequent years," a board member said, describing a staged approach to avoid large up‑front costs.
Board members also asked for more shade structures and seating near City Park’s splash pad and playground and additional benches by the pickleball courts. The group said they have applied for grants (including an application to the American Academy of Dermatology for shade structures) and would pursue business donations and other grants to fund installations.
Finally, the board raised the fairgrounds community building as a lingering concern: staff reported structural sheeting and window issues, mold problems and aging mechanical equipment. The group noted conceptual studies from 2015 that explored replacing or reconfiguring the building into rentable community space and suggested the council consider options for phased repairs or replacement.
