Administration - Megan Hedstrom, Stormwater Coordinator
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Discuss Potential Pioneer Park Preservation Project
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Background
City staff is exploring a park preservation project at Pioneer Park. This project was originally identified in the city’s Open Space Plan, developed in 2007. The project proposes the removal of trees at Pioneer Park in the existing wetland on the west side of the park. This would include dead and diseased ash trees, and staff recommends the additional removal of non-native invasive trees. In addition to the wetland removals, Public Works staff has identified 572 dead and diseased trees along the 1.4 miles of trails that are hazardous to public safety and the city’s infrastructure that staff proposes to remove as part of this project.
Staff will present on this proposed project identified in the 2022 Open Space Fund. As background information to this discussion you will find attached a copy of the presentation along with speaker’s notes to provide context and more information.
Board/Commission Review
The NRCB reviewed the item at their meeting on Tuesday, November 16 and recommended that the 2022 - 2026 Open Space Capital Improvement Plan budget be adopted, including the proposed Pioneer Park Preservation Project.
Staff Recommendation
Receive presentation and discuss the potential Pioneer Park Preservation Project.
Attachment List
Pioneer Park Preservation Project Presentation