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Council to pursue timeline and funding options tied to UPRR property and strategic plan

City Council · July 1, 2026
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Summary

City councilors discussed the UPRR property and agreed to research timelines and grant funding as they refine a strategic plan; Council President Emily Reed urged additional meetings and to "schedule Stan in the Spring."

Mayor Arlene Burns and Council President Emily Reed opened a brainstorming discussion about the UPRR property and the city’s strategic plan, directing staff to investigate project timelines and funding options. Burns said the council would like to explore year-round access to Rock Creek Park as part of planning for the property.

Reed urged more meetings to clarify what the council wants in the strategic plan, and asked staff to "find out about the grant deadline and funding available" and to "schedule Stan in the Spring," indicating a follow-up presentation is planned. No formal motion or vote was recorded; the discussion was recorded as direction to research timelines and funding.