Wendy Durrwachter

Underfunded parks and natural resources management

Speaker cited a deferred maintenance backlog exceeding $100 million.

Youth Access to Recreation and Enrichment Programs

Costs aren't spelled out yet, but bike donations, repairs, and program facilitation will need volunteers and possibly funding.

Library accessibility improvements

Lakewalk closure and shoreline protection

$9,884,980.33 contract, offset by up to $8,196,234 in federal and $2,049,752 in state grants.

Athletic Venues Reinvestment Initiative

$50,000 remains to be raised; the project is privately funded.

Cross City Trail Funding

$450,000 in grant funds accepted for trail construction.

Indigenous People's Day planning (October 12)

City permitting costs may apply, but no budget figure was given.

West Duluth Branch Programming and Parking Challenges

Ojibwe language and art project funds

The status of previously allocated project funds is under review.

Orange Shirt Day at Park Point

Hillside Sport Court and community giving garden

A contract of up to $1,369,367.50 is on hold; delay is within the 60-day bid window.

Parkland protection and housing debate