After feedback from commissions, trustees indicated preference to include Swan Pond in the open-space district and generally favored option C — treating most non-walkway open-space uses as special uses — while leaving final decisions to upcoming public hearings.

Consultant Mike Terrell delivered a 90% draft of Kalispell’s 2026 Parks & Recreation Master Plan, summarizing outreach with more than 1,000 participants and a 20-year vision focused on maintenance, accessibility, safety and targeted growth.

Clark County planning staff summarized the capital facilities chapter and Appendix E, showing county service providers can meet many standards but noting missing submissions from several jurisdictions and sizable transportation, parks and sidewalk funding shortfalls over a 20‑year planning horizon.

County parks staff told the advisory board they are in a second review of the master plan, pausing the schedule to firm up cost estimates and fold in HMGP (FEMA buyout) properties; staff said accurate numbers are necessary because the plan will guide work for the next 10–15 years.

Committee votes unanimously to amend park plan while addressing staff funding and program updates.

Public Works Director Mark Hersik presented four priority areas for 2027 — streets, parks, facilities and capital transportation — asking council for guidance on arterial preservation, land acquisition for parks and procurement and financing options for a $10–$30 million operations center project.

City Manager Heidi Baron updated council on recreation planning: the field-house RFQ produced one respondent and staff are developing funding/lease scenarios; the pool replacement will proceed in phases, starting with a reuse/feasibility study and expanded community outreach to identify needs and funding options.

CHM Government Services updated the Clay County Commission on a parks master plan that is about 70% complete; commissioners pressed the consultant to show countywide trail connectivity and a short list of implementable priorities, and asked to review a draft before public release.

Cook County staff presented a proposed RFP to update Sawtooth Bluffs planning and pursue regional designation; commissioners asked for more detail on public engagement, costs, and timelines and the item will return for a November decision.

County staff told commissioners that negotiations with BNSF collapsed, leaving a deteriorated drop structure in place and millions in open-space and project funds tied up with the Mile High Flood District. Commissioners asked staff to return with options for reallocating money and next steps.

The Cedar Park City Council unanimously approved a $1,000,000 annual agreement with Plug and Play, a pavement‑marking agreement capped at $1.75 million over five years, the 2026 Lakeline Park master plan, acceptance of a $15,000 parks donation, and authorized a settlement discussed in executive session.

Commission seeks town council guidance on developing a comprehensive parks plan.

The Upland City Council approved a contract with RHA Landscape Architects to develop the city’s first parks and open‑space master plan, directing a data‑driven, community‑engaged process and prioritizing use of more than $11 million in restricted park/open‑space funds. Council discussed outreach intensity and litigation risk from prior park plan.

Lehi officials plan updates to parks master plan and expand community archery offerings.