Parks Commission Meeting 4-7-2026

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Stevens Park stage cover design and budget

Parks commission summer tour planning

Council goal-setting work session scheduling

Public Works Night participation planning

Development concept plans for north of 117th

Youth sports field renovation and funding grants

Parks passport initiative for youth engagement

Votes (2)

Approval of the proposed agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Approval of meeting notes from last month

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Notable Quotes (2)

If we took these footings and put them at the back on both sides in the back corner here and the back corner of the back of the stage and we wouldn't have to bust anything out.

Marty
Stevens Park ImprovementsDiscussing cost-saving construction for the stage cover.

If you have it where it goes up and could come back down, it could create some... sound issues.

Scott
Stage DesignExpressing concern regarding the acoustic impact of a roof over the stage area.

People (5)

MartyStaff/Parks Representative

Coordinates park maintenance, grant applications, and meeting logistics.

ScottCommissioner

Focuses on ball field positioning, safety, and acoustic considerations for park structures.

KerryCommissioner

Advocated for park tours and additional trail routes.

LukeCommissioner

Involved in planning park events and community outreach strategies.

Tom DeanDeveloper

Submitted a rejected development plan for 450 homes north of 117th.

Places Mentioned

Stevens ParkGooden ParkDayton Farms ParkElsie Stevens ParkSouth Diamond Lake RoadZanzibarPublic Works Building117th Street

Events & Meetings (5)

  • April 7th: Parks Commission meeting
  • May 13th: Public Works Night
  • May 26th at 5:30 PM: Council goal-setting work session
  • June 2nd: Park tour at Gooden and Dayton Farms Park
  • August: Proposed second park tour for north/south locations
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Parks Commission Meeting 4-7-2026 - Dayton Recorder