There is no recommendation at this time; this is a continuation of the discussion Council had during the July 17 work session related to the management of parks, recreation, and trails projects.

On July 10, 2023, Council approved a resolution calling for a special election to be held on November 7, 2023, related to issuing bonds for parks, recreation, and trails projects. Councilmember Rupsis then proposed an Initiative to direct staff to prepare a resolution related to the parks, recreation, and trails bond issue that would outline the agreements and commitments made by the City and private partners and to provide guidelines regarding decision making for future Councils. This Initiative was approved by Council and staff was directed to place it on a work session agenda for discussion.

On July 17, Council began the discussion about what information should be included in the resolution and asked that all members continue to provide feedback. Some members of Council decided to meet informally and work on the proposed language.

Attached are the Initiative and the original information that was proposed to be included in a resolution.  Also attached is a modified draft of this information that resulted from the informal meeting of some council members on July 21, 2023. This group planned to meet again on August 4.

Staff asks Council to provide any additional direction it may have regarding what information should be included in any resolution regarding management of parks projects.