Ann Arbor Park Advisory Commission Meeting 6/16/26

The Ann Arbor Parks Advisory Commission held a meeting on June 16, 2026, which included a detailed presentation from the Washtenaw County Drain Commission on a new beaver management plan. This plan addresses beaver activity in county drains, balancing ecological benefits with infrastructure concerns, and outlines strategies such as beaver deceivers and fencing to manage coexistence. The plan is set to be finalized and publicly available shortly. Additionally, the commission discussed procurement-related updates including the transition of the golf courses' online merchant system from ForeUp to Club Caddie, which uses Fiserv for payment processing. The commission approved this change despite concerns raised about Fiserv's cybersecurity practices, with assurances that legal and IT teams have reviewed the agreement. The Parks Department also announced securing a $20,000 grant to implement a cost-free all-terrain track chair rental program to improve accessibility. Other updates included park facility openings and upcoming community events. No land acquisition matters were discussed, and a financial subcommittee item was mentioned for future consideration.