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AGENDA ITEM <br />Date: August 5, 2025 <br />Title: Hackberry Park Update <br />Presenter: Joe Ruthenberg, Superintendent - Parks, Facilities <br />Section: Staff Report <br />Purpose: <br />To present an update on the plans & citizen feedback for Hackberry Park. <br />2. Background: <br />Item: <br />At the May 27th meeting, the City Council approved funding for the design phase of improvements at <br />Hackberry Park. This design work builds upon the planning efforts completed in 2023 and represents the next <br />step in a long-term vision to enhance this valued community asset. <br />Hackberry Park has been a focus of city improvement efforts for over a decade. In 2016, the city entered into <br />life estate agreement for the property at 140 Hackberry Hill —a residential parcel located in the center of the <br />park. The city took full possession of the parcel in 2023 and completed demolition of the existing structures <br />shortly thereafter. <br />The current project scope includes critical drainage improvements for both the park and the surrounding <br />neighborhood, long -overdue infrastructure repairs, reconfiguration of the playing fields, enhanced parking, <br />and the addition of ADA-accessible paths and support facilities. <br />Design plans are being refined through continued engagement with stakeholders and community members. <br />These updated plans will support the City's efforts to pursue grant opportunities and secure funding for the <br />construction phase. <br />3. Park Commission Action Requested: <br />Give feedback to staff on the proposal that will be presented to City Council. <br />Exhibits <br />Hackberry Survey Feedback Results.docx <br />Hackberry Park Survey Results (1).pptx <br />iV <br />