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Resident proposes stair-and-boardwalk to link Port Park with Main Street
Summary
Resident Barry Brewster proposed using urban renewal funds to build a stair-and-boardwalk path up a steep hill between Port Park and Main Street; board members asked staff to check ownership, ADA and prevailing‑wage implications before pursuing the idea.
During public comment, resident Barry Brewster described a concept to make the steep grassy hill between Port Park and Main Street more inviting by adding a staircase with intermittent boardwalks and small seating areas. He offered to prepare a proposal and contact an engineer at no cost to the city and suggested the feature could create sightlines and sitting areas for fireworks and park viewing.
Directors and staff cautioned that such a project would raise questions about ADA access, property ownership, and prevailing wage requirements if the city takes the project into the public works pipeline. Staff agreed to check ownership records and discuss feasibility with public works and advised that costs could vary widely depending on design.
