Civic Issues
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4 issues in parks rec
CriticalParks Rec
Recreation Bureau Updates and Project Reviews
The dog park ordinance got final approval: the park got a name update, the key fob access system is gone, and the rules were refreshed.
4 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Nov 4, 2026
LowParks Rec
Cedar Pool Repairs
$12,500 in parks money will repair the water line at Cedar Pool and replace partitions in the change room that were damaged during the season.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 4, 2026
MediumParks Rec
Franklin Park improvements design contract
Council added $55,450 to the design contract for the Franklin Park upgrades, bringing the total design contract with Simone Collins Inc. to $221,900. The park improvements move one step closer to construction.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 4, 2026
MediumParks Rec
Dog park rule changes
Bill 83 would update the dog park ordinance — renaming the park, eliminating key fobs, and refreshing the rules for users.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 4, 2026