Open Space Institute proposed a lot-line adjustment to attach about 15 acres to a smaller lakeside parcel; OSI said it expects to acquire the larger property in 2027 and eventually transfer most acreage to the state for a new park. The board discussed easements, cabin conditions and set a site visit for October 3; the board also voted to assign the town engineer to the file.

Commissioners pressed the Forest Service to allow immediate repairs on a long-closed equestrian trail and to install a culvert to reopen Stump Springs; Forest Service officials said staffing, NEPA and survey requirements mean the county and agency must coordinate a formal proposal and prioritized trail list.

The board endorsed participation in a Piedmont Greenway feasibility study and unanimously adopted a memorandum of understanding with the Winston‑Salem Area TPO. The council agreed to commit $15,000 as the town's share of a $30,000 local match, contingent on the TPO grant award.

Commissioners reported limited partner bandwidth at Belvedere and are exploring alternate Tiburon locations for a SUP launch; they also discussed a Caltrans bridge replacement grant for Main Street, with a February ranking that could cover up to 88% of replacement costs.

On the tele‑townhall Rep. Blake Moore pointed to the Great Basin Saline Lakes Act to engage USGS on lake monitoring and described the Fruit Heights Land Conveyance Act in committee as intended to ease federal red tape for trail maintenance and expand recreational access.

A $40,000 DNR feasibility grant for Attica’s riverfront study was announced; council acknowledged match requirements, designated local point people to coordinate the grant work and approved a parks-board recommendation to allow up to seven-day camping reservations at $10/night via Park With Us.

The Supreme Judicial Court heard arguments over whether the town of Nahant lawfully used eminent domain to create conservation easements on land owned by Northeastern University, with Nahant saying the taking protected recreation and wildlife and Northeastern arguing the vote was a pretext to stop the project.

Public works staff told commissioners they are ready to buy and take easements on a 1.6‑mile, ~35.33‑acre section in the La Push corridor to complete the Olympic Discovery Trail; the purchase is largely RCO‑grant funded but requires coordination with DNR and WSDOT on corridor width and habitat constraints.

GrowLA representative Peter Rubins told the council the upcoming federal relicensing of Brookfield’s hydropower project is an opportunity to lock in higher minimum flows, timed releases and recreation infrastructure; he asked the city to ask DEP to ensure any future river reclassification will be reflected in the FERC Water Quality Certification.

BLM field office staff told Pitkin County officials and the Open Space & Trails Board that a 30‑day public scoping period (opened Feb. 23) is under way to study allowing Class 1 e-bikes on designated singletrack trails across the CRVFO field office, including parts of the Crown; residents and commissioners urged site‑specific analysis, raised enforcement and wildlife concerns, and directed staff to prepare scoping comments for board review.

City recreation director Paul Coates told the Lebanon Conservation Commission that state LWCF administrators now consider Goodwin Conservation Area effectively dependent on adjacent Storrs Hill and are asking the city to bring Goodwin inside LWCF boundaries; staff asked the commission to allow survey and mapping work so the city can remain eligible for LWCF grants.

Parks Development Manager Matt Barnard presented a site plan for Bear River Park, including a two-lane boat ramp with trailer parking, an asphalt pump track, expanded skate and bike features and a multiuse field; infrastructure phase will start once partner work advances.

Staff updated the parks board on a development agreement with Blue Rock Ventures for a Ridgefield community and recreation center: a lease‑to‑lease structure keeps land city‑owned, requires a 50‑year covenant for community use, and will transfer the building to the city after the ground lease/loan is satisfied.

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Council authorized a land exchange with the California Tahoe Conservancy swapping 180.5 acres of largely sensitive, non‑developable parcels for 7.1 acres near El Dorado Beach. Council asked staff to place two trail projects — a Carwash Connector bike spur and a Chimney parcel beach‑access trail — on the city's unfunded capital improvement list for further investigation.

Officials said a $500,000 Outdoor Recreation grant for a bike path near Gus Ridge Point and Rendezvous Beach is nearing its extension deadline and that Army Corps permitting tied to parking-area expansion is the principal holdup; commissioners discussed rebidding the trail work without parking expansion to proceed.

Council discussed five candidate sites for a city-operated mini golf facility (four at Buckroe, one at Bluebird Gap Farm) and directed staff to poll the public on two Buckroe options (lots 3 and 4) after hearing staff cost, flood‑zone and conservation-easement constraints.

Staff recommended, and the board supported, holding a community workshop to refine support for three conceptual designs (gym, pool, combined facility); staff emphasized cost testing against a 75% outside / 25% district construction-cost split and noted potential ballot planning.

Deputy director Valerie Derrick summarized the draft parks and recreation master plan, reporting broad public engagement and identifying top priorities including trails, parkland acquisition and neighborhood parks while noting deficits in playgrounds, courts and recreation centers.

The Department of Wildlife and Parks proposed increases to camping, vehicle and utility fees and elimination of the annual camping permit, projecting roughly $4 million in new annual compliance costs for park users; lawmakers criticized the scale and called for alternatives such as residency discounts or phased approaches.

The board approved an amended special-event permit for the Leadville Trail 100 mountain bike race with a preferred route (option 1) and a contingency option (option 2) that awaits final approval from the U.S. Forest Service and the sheriff’s office; organizers described safety measures and a 6 a.m.–11 a.m. closure for the bike route.

County staff described a request from La Center to accept multiple legacy and park parcels; councilors asked for more planning analysis, and staff said the county will require the informal parking area on county land be removed or documented before any transfer moves forward.

The Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Trust Fund received 80 applications and partially or fully funded 21 projects for just over $1.9 million; the board fully funded four small projects and committed seed grants to two large projects: Belfry Bridge ($215,000) and Cottonwood Canyon ($300,000).

After hours of public testimony from court stewards, residents and coaches, the Parks & Recreation Commission voted 3–2 to continue consideration of a proposed volleyball court use policy to the Sept. 1 meeting so staff can re-engage liaisons and stakeholders.

Perez Planning and Design presented early recreation-and-parks findings showing community interest in connectivity, multi-generational amenities, and possible support for increased tax funding or a bond; consultants emphasized further statistically valid data is pending.