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July 9
During the July 9 Open Space Advisory Committee (OSAC) meeting, members decided to move forward with developing a plan and methodology to review and prioritize a list of town trails. This will facilitate future budget requests to maintain and/or develop connecting trails throughout the town. The Coyote Ridge parking lot is moving forward, the permit is close to being completed. OSAC members will provide town staff with input for goals, strategies and definitions to be included in the town’s draft Comprehensive Plan. OSAC voted to purchase a camera that will provide the ability for increased monitoring of wildlife throughout town. As of this month, the wildlife monitoring program has reported on over 100 wildlife-everything from deer, raccoon, coyotes and even a bear. This past month, the town’s raptor monitoring group observed the following nesting activity: four Red-tailed Hawk nests, four American Kestrel nests and four Cooper’s Hawk nests. The next raptor walk is Friday, July 11, at 6:30 p.m., meeting on the sidewalk along the south side of Riverbend Pond and walking down toward Hodgson-Harris Reservoir. The goats are back! The program is funded through a FEMA hazard mitigation grant. Stay tuned for upcoming events where community residents can learn more about the program. Residents can also look at the town’s civ rec website for upcoming open space educational programs.
July 14
During Monday’s Town Council meeting, the Council: received a project update from Town staff regarding the Rock Creek Parkway Construction Project, Indiana to 88th Street; received a project update from Town staff regarding the North Pool Design; approved a contract with Pavement Restoration, Inc. for the 2025 Reclamite Asphalt Rejuvenation Project; approved a contract with Asphalt Specialties Company, Inc. for the Coalton Road Mill and Overlay Project; approved a contract with Kolbe Striping for the 2025 Town-wide Restriping Project; approved a resolution supporting the preservation of public lands; approved a resolution approving an allocation agreement with the other public entity plaintiffs in the Marshall Fire litigation; approved two Alcohol in Public Places permits; conducted advisory committee interviews; and held a public hearing (second reading) and approved the annexation of the Turnbull property at 1599 S. 76th Street to the Town, and zoning such property as Planned Development.
July 16
Josh Anzulewicz from A to Z Recreation shared progress on the inclusive park redesign for the Community Park Playground project and public comment was provided for attendees joining the meeting. Staff provided an update on the North Pool renovation project highlighting accessibility, shade features and sustainability improvements. Additionally, Town Planner Alex Hafling reviewed goals in the comprehensive plan, the Committee discussed equipment rentals, budget for fall swag, and confirmed the Marshall Fire Remembrance RFQ deadline. PARC members Brent Hartman and Burton McKenzie were unanimously voted in as Chair and Vice Chair.
July 18
The July 18 Historical Commission meeting began with a presentation from Renae Starvos regarding the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space section of Superior’s Comprehensive Plan. General updates included discussions about the request for qualifications related to the Marshall Fire Remembrance, as featured on Channel 7, a recent donation of five trees in Asti Park from the Lion’s Club, and thoughts on recent events the commission was a part of, such as the July 4th Celebration. Discussion items included plans to offer open hours for the Superior Cemetery, a vote to allocate up to $1,700 for the fall program and the Breathing Healing Bus program, and reviewing exhibit ideas and volunteer updates. Ongoing projects include a QR code collaboration for plagues with CAPS, trail naming with OSAC, and updates to outreach materials such as an article focused on former Superior Mayor Ted Asti and updates to both Lost Superior and coloring books to feature Indigenous history. Staff updates covered Grasso Park fire mitigation plans, barn cleanup, and progress on the new Miners Memorial statue.
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