Parks Advisory Board - June 15, 2026

The City of Saginaw Parks Advisory Board met on June 15, 2026, to discuss various park-related themes, signage improvements, and recreational enhancements. Key procurement-related discussions included the proposal to develop a comprehensive signage master plan for the city parks, with an initial design cost estimate of $45,000 for the parks portion and a total citywide estimate around $90,000 to $300,000. The board discussed the need for cohesive, modern signage incorporating QR codes for visitor engagement and wayfinding, with plans to seek additional bids before finalizing budget allocations. Another significant procurement topic was the Veterans Memorial Brick Program, where the board considered increasing the brick purchase fee from $50 to $100 to cover staff time and installation costs, though concerns were raised about potential reduced participation due to the price hike. Additionally, the board approved a motion to hold a booth at upcoming city events to promote the Friends of the Park organization. The meeting also covered plans to stock Belt Mill Ponds with rainbow trout for community fishing activities, authorizing up to $3,000 for fish stocking and $800 for fish food. Finally, conceptual design presentations for new fishing ponds at various locations were reviewed, with discussions on prioritizing Willow Creek Park for development pending available bond funds. The board emphasized the need to balance these projects with existing priorities and budget constraints, and planned to revisit detailed cost estimates and community input in future meetings.