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Boards discuss park improvements, parking and trails; master plan update needed
Summary
Board members and staff discussed prioritizing park improvements within the current fiscal year, requests for larger playgrounds and crosswalks at Joe Scranton Jr. Park, potential conversion of a ballpark to recreational space, and design needs for Hunter's Ridge parkland including trails.
EDC Director Carolyn Bilski urged fiscal caution and use of the parks survey in prioritizing work, saying the EDC should "remain within the current fiscal year's budget and consider the results of the parks survey when prioritizing improvements." Carolyn Scott reported community requests for larger playground equipment, a crosswalk and improved parking at Joe Scranton Jr. Park. Bilski also discussed the possibility of converting the Joe Scranton ballpark into a recreational area.
City Manager Kimbra Hill and others noted that the City will need to update its Parks Master Plan and develop a design for the new Hunter's Ridge parkland; John Williamson suggested incorporating trails into the Hunter's Ridge property. Boards discussed sequencing projects carefully to avoid conflicts with community events.
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