Chris Ford

Trail replacement program

If approved, it covers the full trail section connecting two neighborhoods without tapping more local open space funds.

Alcohol at Mary Ann Young Center rentals

The jewelry sale is one of the senior center's largest fundraisers and outperformed the prior year.

Blaine Wetland Sanctuary trail grant

$2.1 million in state lottery funds, with an additional $2.8 million already earmarked in the city's open space capital fund for future trail legs.

Open space inspection findings across eight parks

Small maintenance is being handled now; big-ticket repairs will compete in future capital budgets.

Jim Peterson Park improvements and park maintenance debate

$395,661.17 plus 10% contingency (~$435,227 total), funded largely by park dedication fees and budgeted since 2023.

Senior Programs at the Mary Ann Young Center

Little League Park Playground Replacement

About $113,000 total, with $83,000 covered by an Anoka County grant; council takes up the CIP in December.

Oak Creek Park Mowing Policy

The council is being asked for roughly $80,000 more this year to address mowing, while $500,000 of the annual levy supports park projects.

Veterans Memorial Park renaming

Open space and trails for a growing city — possible new referendum

A new bond referendum could cost roughly $17 per year per average household for ten years, based on the 2000 precedent — if voters approve it.