Parks Commission Meeting 8-4-2025
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Stevens Park preliminary design and parking concerns
Area 21 park improvements and irrigation progress
John Kenudson's service recognition and tree project status
West Mississippi Regional Trail alignment planning
Area 21 playground equipment supplier comparison
Notable Quotes (3)
One design had a maximum of 70 stalls and it was general consensus that was nowhere near what would be required out of that park.
Stevens ParkCritique of Stevens Park parking designs.
We've had some rain delays with that project... but we're still moving along.
Area 21 ImprovementsUpdate on Area 21 status.
The red is essentially the bluff that lies around the river... Navigating this bluff is going to be very difficult, potentially completely impractical.
West Mississippi Regional TrailExplaining the limitations of terrain on trail routing.
People (4)
Councilman SloanCouncilman
Provided updates on Stevens Park designs and public survey feedback.
MartyCommission Member
Leading discussions on park irrigation and trail alignments.
John KenudsonFormer Commissioner
Presented with gifts for service; discussing ongoing tree projects.
JasonEngineering Staff
Provided technical guidance on slope, right-of-way, and trail construction.
Places Mentioned
Stevens ParkArea 21River HillsWest Mississippi Regional Trail corridorNorth Diamond Lake Road
Events & Meetings (3)
- Tuesday, August 5th (Park meeting date reference)
- August 12th (Potential deadline for Stevens Park design input)
- Friday (Car show event mentioned for public outreach)