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2 <br /> <br />- Staff will work with city engineers in preparation and design for the reconstruction of the parking <br />lot and trails in Elmo’s Dog Park. <br />- Work with Flagship Recreation on the replacement of the Lions Park Playground. <br />- Obtain and select bids for the resurfacing of the hard surface courts in Demontreville, Carriage and <br />Tablyn Park. <br />- Begin planning for and placement of a park pavillion. Make a priority list for future replacements <br />and their location. <br />- Provide concepts and a plan for the Ridge Park Playground Replacement <br />- Review Tablyn Park Playground with priority list and identify need or removal. <br />- Provide options and implement a sound barrier for pickleball noise at Pebble Park <br />- Develop a master plan for the future of Lions Park. <br /> <br />Maintenance & Refurbishing – This section primarily emphasizes the preservation of existing park <br />amenities and resources. The public works team is responsible for carrying out most of the maintenance <br />and necessary upgrades to park facilities. They perform daily operations across city parks, which include <br />conducting weekly and monthly safety inspections and garbage cleanup. In addition to annual <br />inspections of the trails and bituminous areas. <br />Over the past year, the public works team has been dedicated to enhancing parks to provide a better <br />experience for all users. The staff will continue planting trees throughout the city parks to create more <br />varied shaded areas. <br /> <br />Additional Park Initiatives <br />Items in this section focus on additional efforts by the commission and staff to continue the upkeep of <br />our community parks to make them enjoyable for all users. <br /> <br />A collaborative workshop with the city council is scheduled to evaluate the 2026 work plan, which will <br />aid in ensuring that the objectives are in line with other divisions within the city, providing direction for <br />future decisions or our parks. Staff will continue supporting the initiatives of conservation programs <br />offered at the Sally Manzara Nature Center, including the buckthorn removal project, and will present <br />any forthcoming grant opportunities. There has been continuous suggestions from users for tree planting <br />in our parks for the purposes of shade and aesthetic improvements. Each year, the staff will continue to <br />add or replace trees in our parks. Additionally, the staff will collaborate with volunteers from adopted <br />parks to assist in planting more trees throughout the year. Efforts will also be made to promote the city’s <br />parks webpage with new information and photographs of the city parks. <br /> <br />Finance <br />In June 2025, the Parks Commission recommended the current CIP to City Council. Council will review <br />the CIP in its December meeting and provide any needed changes. Staff along with the Parks <br />Commission will again review the CIP in June 2026 and make appropriate adjustments for the upcoming <br />year. <br />Staff will provide commissioners updates of the Park Dedication Fund balance at scheduled meetings <br />when funds may be considered. <br /> <br />OPTIONS: <br />1. Approve the Parks Commission 2026 Work Plan as presented. <br />2. Amend the Parks Commission 2026 Work Plan as presented. <br /> <br />FISCAL IMPACT: