Manager reports park openings and construction progress; White River crews working through bedrock

Jul 1, 2026

Acting City Manager Patrick Cooper announced a Birch Park grand opening set for July 17 and gave updates on Park & 3rd, the Penwell project and the White River water‑line work, which has encountered bedrock.

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Acting City Manager Patrick Cooper updated the council on parks and ongoing construction: a press release announcing the Birch Park grand opening was expected in coming days and the city scheduled a July 17 grand‑opening event. Austin, a city presenter, said invitations would be circulated.

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