The June 10, 2026 agenda includes "PR&CS Open Space Plan" under Ongoing Projects, indicating Moses Lake is actively working on a parks and open space planning document for its Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department. Such plans typically guide future park acquisitions, facility investments, trail development, and capital improvement priorities over a multi-year horizon. No consultant name or adoption date is provided, implying the planning process could still involve scoping, community engagement, or drafting. This presents an opportunity for planning and consulting firms to support needs assessments, public outreach, GIS analysis, and capital programming, as well as vendors whose offerings (playgrounds, sports fields, trails) will be shaped by the plan’s priorities. A productive conversation would explore where they are in the planning cycle, whether they are using internal staff or outside consultants, and how this plan will feed into future funding and CIP decisions.

Open space plans often connect to eligibility for state/federal park grants and future capital proje...