Nicole Mattson

Youth Poet Laureate program for 2027

Not yet determined — a stipend and program costs would need to be worked into the outline.

HRC Award - December 14, 2026

Gooseberry Park Playground and Shelter Replacement

The project budget amount was to be approved as part of the resolution; no figure was stated in the materials provided.

Streetlight Banner Project

Replacing the poles for bigger banners isn't in the budget; future changes would mainly be about design criteria.

Indigenous Sculpture Completion

No new spending — this wraps up an earlier project.

MB Johnson Small Shelter key/damage deposit

Could cut overtime costs for parks staff; no dollar estimate was provided.

Ann Bancroft Foundation youth grant opportunities

Grant funding may become available to local youth, though no city dollars are involved.

Streetlight Banners for the Nation's 250th Anniversary

Funding could be shared with other departments and local sponsors rather than the arts budget alone.

Historical Video Series

Sidewalk Stamps at 11th Street Underpass

Bluestem Center pedestrian bridge across the floodway

Federal participation covers part of the bridge's advance construction costs.

Destiny Holiday Award process

VFW Donation for Matson Field Grandstand

A $35,000 private donation offsets costs of the Matson Field grandstand project.

Unauthorized structures at Homestead Park

Summer Recreation Openings

Online season pass system for pool and golf courses

The system reduces staff workload and should improve participation data, though no cost figures were provided.

Friendship Park designation honoring Zakho, Kurdistan partnership

None listed — the rename carries no cost.

Woodlawn Park disc golf course completion

Library Community Center accessibility

2026 Fly In cancellation and 2027 planning

Skipping 2026 gives staff a clearer budget baseline for the next event after 2025 costs were uncertain.