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Parks & Rec advances planning; chair raises concern over consultant fee change and inclusion in decisions
Summary
Parks & Rec reported a DCNR meeting and a planning timeline that targets grant applications in 2027 and construction in 2028; committee chair Amy Lau questioned why a concept-plan consultant fee dropped from $6,000 to $3,000 and said committee chairs felt excluded from some spending decisions.
Amy Lau reported on Parks & Recreation activities and a planning meeting with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). DCNR advised the committee consider converting the splash pad area into an event space to cut community costs; the committee plans to develop a concept plan with CS Davidson and a landscape company, apply for grants in 2027 and, if funded, begin construction in 2028.
Lau said she was surprised a consultant cost changed from $6,000 to $3,000 for CS Davidson and said she felt excluded from key decisions as committee chair, citing a food-truck contract and consultant costs. Council and staff discussed the need to move planning forward to avoid refunds related to the splash pad while also clarifying when committee input is required.
