Park Infrastructure and CDBG Projects
Summary
Staff updated the board on federally funded improvements at Liberty Park and Lindbergh Park, which must be completed by June 30.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Utilizes federal CDBG funding secured for local park upgrades.
Park visitors and youth sports participants using Liberty and Lindbergh parks.
None.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Community Development Advisory Board - May 20, 2026
The board sorted through competing funding requests from local nonprofits and city projects to distribute over $805,000 in federal HUD funds, balancing services for vulnerable populations, homelessness requirements, and neighborhood capital projects.
Recreation Advisory Board - Apr 7, 2026
Staff updated the board on federally funded improvements at Liberty Park and Lindbergh Park, which must be completed by June 30.
Regular Council Meeting - Mar 5, 2026
The city is evaluating a $6 million four-lane concrete bridge connecting St. Johns Heritage Parkway to Fred Poppe Park to ease severe traffic congestion during sports events. While council members debated timber versus concrete options, they ultimately agreed to put the 95% complete design out to formal bid to test actual construction costs.
Regular Council Meeting - Feb 19, 2026
The Council approved substantial amendments to CDBG action plans to fund public services and multi-use court improvements at Liberty Park, while addressing federal compliance requirements.
Recreation Advisory Board - Feb 3, 2026
The city is preparing to use $1.1 million in federal CDBG funds to overhaul Liberty Park and Driscoll Park, adding new multi-use courts, bathrooms, and turf.
Infrastructure Advisory And Oversight Board - Jan 26, 2026
The city is pursuing federal grants to build new sidewalks along Emerson Drive and DeGroote Street to improve walking safety for students heading to Westside Elementary and Bayside High School.
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