Belton Park Board Meeting - May 18, 2026 - 6pm

The City of Belton Park Board held a meeting on May 18, 2026, focusing on various parks and recreation projects and operational updates. Key procurement-related actions included approval of a $398,000 task agreement with Clark Anderson for phase one planning, design, and construction administration of the Dryden Nature Reserve, and a $59,877 task agreement with SFS Architecture for a field house feasibility study. Additionally, the board approved a $38,750 contract with TLH and Sons for concrete work at Cleveland Lake restroom and a roof repair contract with Delta Innovative Services Inc. for the High Blue facility, noting the latter was an unbudgeted emergency repair pending city approval. Discussions also covered upcoming bids for a Cleveland Lake parking lot project and potential playground improvements at Markey Park, with considerations for cooperative purchasing and quality. The board addressed term appointments, urban forestry council updates, and financial reports, including a noted 15% sales tax decline. The meeting emphasized balancing natural park features with new recreational infrastructure and the importance of feasibility studies to guide future investments.