06-02-26 City Council Meeting Packet

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STAFF REPORT DATE: 06/02/2026 REGULAR TO: Mayor and Councilmembers FROM: Adam Swanepoel – Assistant Public Works Director AGENDA ITEM: Lions Park Master plan CORE STRATEGIES: ☐ Vibrant, inclusive, connected community ☒ Responsive, transparent, adaptive governance☒ ☐ Managed Growth ☐ Efficient, reliable, innovative services ☐ Balanced Finances now and future ☐ Resilient Infrastructure BACKGROUND: Updates at Lions Park are needed to address deterioration of the pickleball courts and the parks concession stand. Staff begin seeking repairs for these items and the Parks Commission recommended following the current Parks Master Plan to address an individual master plan for Lions Park. Staff presented a draft scope of work and project expectations for the Lions Park Master Plan at the April and May 2026 meetings to the Parks Commission. Commissioners expressed a desire to make a project scope to place emphasis on the long-term vision and future role of Lions Park within the community. In particular, the Commission requested that the master planning process more directly align with the recommendations outlined in the 2024 Parks Master Plan, which identifies the area as a potential “destination community park” intended to serve both local residents, regional visitors and host larger gatherings. The Parks Commission voted in favor of moving forward with the scope of work on a vote of 6-1. ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: Would City Council like to seek a Lions Park Master Plan based off the current project scope? PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: The City is initiating the development of a Master Plan for Lions Park to guide the park’s long-term vision. This will ensure community engagement and needs while taking into consideration future down town development. While the park is undergoing improvements to include a new playground, its important to include how future improvements can link all amenities together even in a small area like Lions Park. City staff will collaborate with the selected consultant to assess current needs and evaluate existing facilities and infrastructure within Lions Park. As part of the planning process, the consultant will be expected