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Hatch Park financing and a $40,000 community garden request draw scrutiny
Summary
Council reviewed capital requests including a proposed $1.5 million transfer to Hatch Park, RDA balances and a staff request for $40,000 to rehabilitate a community garden that councilors said may serve about 15 plots. Members asked staff to return with usage data and alternatives.
Heidi reviewed multiple capital projects and transfers, including the planned transfer of $1.5 million from the capital projects fund to Hatch Park and a proposed $325,000 transfer to cover an Eagle Ridge Drive tree project. The RDA fund was presented with a projected $6 million ending balance, and staff outlined the RDA’s 5% administrative transfer to the general fund and the 10% housing set‑aside.
A staff request to spend $40,000 on irrigation and planter repairs at the community garden prompted questions about utilization. Council member Alisa Van Langenbaum asked, “I’m more interested in how many people are actually using it,” and several members said $40,000 appeared large for an estimated 15 garden plots. Staff agreed to return with participation counts, original investment and options for scope reduction.
