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Parks director outlines gazebo replacement at Anna Becker Park; council notes public input and pauses demolition
Summary
Parks Director Greg Coon described plans to replace the Anna Becker Park gazebo with a larger, ADA‑compliant structure and said vendor selection could allow construction to start in July. Mayor Noblin said public feedback was considered and the council paused demolition amid community conversation.
Greg Coon, Belen Parks and Recreation Director, briefed the council on plans to remove the current gazebo at Anna Becker Park and install a new, larger, elevated and ADA‑compliant structure. Coon said the department held public meetings and encouraged resident participation; once a vendor is selected construction could begin in July.
Coon acknowledged the gazebo's importance to residents: "We understand this has been meaningful how this is to residents." Several councilors later noted online conversation and community concern; Mayor Noblin said the city considered public input and indicated a pause on demolition while the matter receives continued community attention.
No formal action was taken at the meeting; staff and councilors encouraged continued feedback and said proposed designs will be shared as vendor work progresses.
