May 2025 City Council Meeting
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Approval of amended City Council agenda
Public forum
Presentation on Washington County Conservation District and city park project
Lake Links Trail Birchwood segment proposal
Community outreach event planning
Project maintenance and grant funding requirements
Areas of Interest (4)
- City of Birchwood leveraging state and regional grants for stormwater management and park enhancements.
- Proposed Birchwood segment of Lake Links Trail aims to use under-budget state funds for safety signage and road markings.
- Concerns over 10-year maintenance obligations tied to environmental grant funding.
- City planning to install electronic speed signs to enforce 20mph limits along trail routes.
Votes (2)
Approval of the amended agenda
Moved by Unnamed Council Member · Seconded by Unnamed Council Member
Offer support and encouragement to the parks committee and Lori Telus for the conservation project
Moved by Unnamed Council Member · Seconded by Unnamed Council Member
Notable Quotes (2)
If you do get these grants, it's a 10-year commitment type of thing. So, don't just go rip it up right after you do it.
We've also worked with the parks committee to see if there's something else that we could do to enhance, you know, use some of those funds.
People (4)
Lori TelusRepresentativePresented on water quality, soil health, and storm water retrofit projects for the city.
1 quote
Presented on water quality, soil health, and storm water retrofit projects for the city.
“There's one in every county in the United States. We basically work with natural resource concerns, turning them into opportunities.”
Explaining the purpose of the Washington Conservation District.
Zach Mayh HookCommittee MemberExpressed appreciation for city staff and committee coordination.
1 quote
Expressed appreciation for city staff and committee coordination.
“I just wanted to really thank Lori for being here tonight and for all the hard work she's done for the city.”
Public forum commentary regarding project staff.
Mary CahillCommittee MemberCo-presenter on the Birchwood segment of the Lake Links Trail.
Co-presenter on the Birchwood segment of the Lake Links Trail.
Jesse GranickCommittee MemberCo-presenter on the Lake Links Trail trail safety and funding.
Co-presenter on the Lake Links Trail trail safety and funding.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- May 31st, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Tai Schmidt Park site walkthrough