HwaJeong Kim

HUD funding for Hayden Heights and Riverview library reconstruction

Brings $3.15 million in federal funds into the library's 2026 budget.

Mobile saunas on park property

A new Class R license fee would apply to mobile sauna operators.

Maryland Park property sale and loan assumption

Unknown at this stage — the sale terms and loan assumption figures were not detailed.

Newcomer Services

Rondo Community Library

Technology upgrades are funded by a state grant and play-and-learn improvements by private Friends funds, without extending the closure timeline.

Como Friends donation to Como Zoo

Brings $2,926,000 in state grant funding into the parks Grant Fund.

Merriam Park skate park expansion

About $1 million in grants and donations, requiring local matching spending plans.

Webster Park renamed Barack and Michelle Obama Park

Small cost for signage updates, not specified at the meeting.

Special Edition Library Card

Koom Siab Park naming

Victoria Park renamed Brewer's Bluff Park

Harriet Island festival sound variances

No city cost; supports festival revenue downtown.

Parks grants and donations

About $2.98 million in new grant and donation funding for parks and trees.

Transforming Libraries initiative update

Funded within the Transforming Libraries program, though rising material costs from tariffs are a watch item.

Neighborhood House Wellstone Center use agreement

Terms of the use agreement's financial effect are not detailed in the minutes.

Honorary street co-naming policy

Minimal; administrative costs of signage.

2027 Parks and Recreation Budget

The presentation outlines proposed 2027 department spending, but no dollar figures were committed at this meeting.

Equity, inclusion and anti-racism work at SPPL

Black Music Month Recognition

No cost to the city — this is purely a ceremonial recognition.

Books for All campaign

About $70,000 raised to help cover the library's 2026 collections budget shortfall.