Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Parks topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Council defends removal of unsafe Holiday Park gazebo, discusses replacement options
Summary
Public Works removed an aging gazebo at Holiday Park for safety reasons; councilmembers discussed community concern, alternative locations and possible new shelter designs to increase use and parking.
Council members confirmed Public Works removed the Holiday Park gazebo after staff and insurance concerns about its condition. The council described the structure as unsafe and said removal was a city decision taken for public-safety reasons.
"Public Works took down the gazebo at Holiday Park here a week ago. It was about to fall over," the chair said. Councilmembers and staff discussed whether to rebuild the gazebo in the same spot or pursue a different shelter—options included a larger shelter or placing a stage or shelter at Wachowski Park, which has more parking and utilities. Several councilmembers said they hoped to consider the matter at the next council retreat and asked staff to estimate costs and potential budget fit.
