Park Commission MTG 051325
Friday, June 13, 2025
Adoption of meeting agenda
Oath of office for new Commissioner
Approval of April 8th meeting minutes
Review of park financial information and capital funds
Baton Street Trail construction budget concerns
Park dedication recommendation for Cliffs Anderson Acres
City Council report on capital improvements
City administrative personnel updates
Economic Development Authority (EDA) strategic shifts
Votes (3)
Adopt tonight's agenda
PassedUnanimous
Moved by Chair · Seconded by Commission Member
Approve the minutes from the April 8th meeting
PassedUnanimous
Moved by Commission Member · Seconded by Commission Member
Take the park dedication fee in lieu of land for Cliffs Anderson Acres
PassedUnanimous
Moved by Commission Member · Seconded by Commission Member
Notable Quotes (2)
Both were unanimous. Both were 50 votes. That work that you guys put in went over well.
City BudgetReporting on the approval of capital improvement funds.
We went from 6,900 down to 6,600 according to the census. That's almost a 4% drop.
Economic DevelopmentDiscussing labor market trends in East Bethl.
People (4)
Bill ZimmermanChair
Sworn in as Commissioner and appointed as Chair during the session.
JeffCity Official
Provided updates on city development, fire department hiring, and EDA restructuring.
Chief Jeffrey SalaceaFire Chief
Newly hired Fire Chief and emergency management director.
Ben NewtonDeputy Chief
Promoted from firefighter to deputy chief.
Places Mentioned
East BethlEnoka CountyBaton Street TrailCliffs Anderson AcresLynwoodBuddhist temple (Lynwood)Deer Haven ParkGordy Mickelson Wildlife AreaHighway 65 corridor237th Street intersection
Events & Meetings (3)
- Meeting start: 6:02 PM
- April 8th meeting (previous minutes)
- Future park tour (post-meeting)