# Hudson Park Board September 1, 2026 LIVE

The Hudson Park Board met September 1, 2026. Members approved the prior meeting minutes. They reviewed proposed improvements to the Lakefront Park entrance as part of the Locust Street redesign, scheduled for next summer. The project concept includes pedestrian-safety work at the First and Locust Street intersection, a raised intersection, colored concrete, and an entrance feature. The board expressed consensus favoring a low stone wall or seating feature with a slight curve and lighting; staff will revise the design with Stantec and bring the broader project to the Public Works Committee. Staff cited an approximately $200,000 budget for the entrance-area work. No formal design vote was recorded.

The board also considered a memorial bench at Lakefront Park to replace an existing bench, with staff recommending option two; the transcript’s account of the subsequent vote is unclear. Project updates included Zapper Brothers’ demolition of the Buckeye Street Well House addition, a delayed splash-pad control-card replacement and plans to keep a backup on hand, and staff pursuing grant funding for a lake-management plan and possible mechanical weed harvesting in North Bay. Staff also noted available CIP funds for Anderson Park improvements and ongoing work on Prospect Park shelter improvements. The Friends of Burkel Most Park presented plans to organize and consult local tribes and historical experts before proposing improvements; no procurement action was identified for that item.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Environment
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 01, 2026

### Sources
- [Hudson Park Board September 1, 2026 LIVE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLEmk51wYsE) - River Channel