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Board discusses parks subcommittee and lease timeline for Bridal and Highland parks
Summary
Members debated forming a parks subcommittee to guide fundraising and park development. Staff advised that lease completion and initial work on Bridal and Highland parks could take roughly six to nine months and likely extend until next summer for a final lease.
During the meeting the Chair asked whether a formal motion was required to form a parks subcommittee. Board members discussed rules about subcommittee composition (two board members) and the need to involve city representatives from the outset. "You can probably appoint a board without any formalities as the chairman," a staff member said when clarifying how subcommittees may be formed.
The board reviewed the status of Bridal Park and Highland Park. A staff update said the group had met with the corps and identified a "laundry list" of required items and that the process would take time: "We're probably 9 months, 6 to 9 months," the staff member said when asked about timing for a final lease and full project startup. Members agreed fundraising (grants and sponsorships) would be necessary and named potential board volunteers for the subcommittee while noting quorum and public-posting requirements for meetings.
