Council asks staff to strengthen parks master-plan RFP language on sustainability and maintenance

Aug 10, 2026

Council members urged revisions to the proposed parks and recreation master-plan RFP to emphasize fiscal sustainability, maintenance priorities, and alignment with the city's sustainability plan before issuing; motion to table for edits and to solicit park-board and sustainability commission input passed.

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Mark presented the proposed request for proposals (RFP) for a comprehensive parks and recreation master plan, describing it as a framework to guide priorities, operations and potential new facilities over the next 15 years. Several council members said the draft RFP should more clearly prioritize maintenance, resource management and alignment with the city's sustainability goals rather than focusing first on new development.

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