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Council prioritizes Lakeview Park, slough-trail and cemetery niche expansion
Summary
Staff proposed designing Lakeview Park (amenities estimated $3–$4M), advancing slough-trail connections (est. $600–$700K), and adding cremation niches to expand cemetery capacity; council placed these items among high priorities for FY2027 planning.
Community Services staff presented a package of parks and cemetery improvements and asked the council to consider funding pathways.
Derric Rykert described Lakeview Park at 620 South to include a walking trail, restroom, pavilion, large playground, pickleball/padel courts, dog park and parking, with a cost projection near $3–$4 million and potential use of park-impact fees as part of funding. He also discussed slough-trail construction to connect Monarch Park southward and estimated that trail construction at about $600–$700k.
On cemetery planning, Rykert told the council cemetery staff and the cemetery committee are exploring cremation niches to add 10–15 years of capacity; funding for the expansion could come from the cemetery expansion fund. Council members placed Lakeview Park, slough-trail improvements and cemetery niche expansion on the high-priority list for FY2027 planning but asked staff to refine cost estimates and possible phasing.
