HomeMy WebLinkAbout[05] East Park Council Agenda Item
CITY OF ST.JOSEPH
MEETING DATE: September 6, 2018
AGENDA ITEM: East Park—Concept Plan
SUBMITTED BY: Park Board
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Park Board has been working with Bob Kost from SEH to complete
a master park plan for East Park. Over the past months the study has included reaching out to the public
via a survey and open houses. The information gathered from the input sessions has been discussed by
the Park Board and a concept plan has been submitted.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
ATTACHMENTS: Overview of Concept
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: Informational Only
EAST PARK: PROPOSED FEATURES SMINESTA TNJOSEOPH H
VISION STATEMENT:
East Park will be a welcoming and wild place that is actively managed and
mindfully stewarded to restore and protect its unique natural resources and
recreational amenities for the enrichment and enjoyment of all park visitors.
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