In the May 11, 2026 workshop, staff reviewed the Park Improvement Fund, noting that capital items are tied to the Recreation Playbook 2030 and the City’s CIP, including Lake George dredging, Central Park venue improvements, possible support for the Andover Community Center, restroom upgrades near the dog park, and trail and kiosk improvements. Because park impact fee revenues vary with development, staff favor conservative budgeting and letting fund balances build when revenues spike, and some projects were deferred in recent years due to tornado repairs in Central Park but are now being reconsidered. Lake George dredging was specifically discussed as being coordinated with nearby projects to improve efficiency and reduce costs, as portions of the lake have become increasingly silted, affecting water quality and recreation. This indicates a pipeline of future parks and water resource projects where planning, design, environmental permitting, and construction services could be competitively procured.

Funding comes largely from park impact fees that fluctuate with residential development; projects ar...