City staff updated the Lebanon Board of Park Commissioners on a range of road, trail and park projects and provided the director’s monthly report on maintenance and events.

Kevin Krolick reported the Fort I Street project is entering final closeout after recent tree transplanting and punch-list work. Krolick said construction of Witt Road (from Lafayette Avenue to just north of Austin Drive) is scheduled to start late next year; staff have acquired roughly half of the required right-of-way parcels and expect to complete acquisitions by late February to allow bidding in summer. He said the Witt Road project will include a trail on the west side of the road.

Krolick said Noble Street remains in the multi-year pipeline and is not expected to bid until 2029 while environmental studies and design continue. The city is completing a corridor study for State Road 39 to evaluate potential relinquishment with the Nevada Department of Transportation and to consider roadway reconfiguration that would improve pedestrian safety and add trails. Krolick emphasized the study does not guarantee relinquishment and that schedules would depend on state decisions.

Staff reported the Old Street Garage master plan is complete and a draft RFP has been circulated to the mayor’s office and other reviewers; staff plan to present the RFP to the city council on Nov. 10 with a target project delivery in late 2026 or early 2027 if funding and contracting proceed as expected. Bids for renovations at 312 East Thompson Street were published and will open Nov. 24; part of that project is funded by a reimbursement from Lebanon Utilities that staff said was approved and paid.

Park-specific updates included completion of pickleball courts (with a small remaining budget for additional gates), pending installation of concrete pads and disc-golf tee features at Admiral Longley Park after Ace Paving begins drainage work, and winterization work at Seashore Waterpark including heaters in pump houses and bath houses. Staff described ongoing maintenance such as tree plantings, stump grinding, fall cleanup, playground inspections and baseball infield refurbishment. Staff noted short-term restroom closures tied to freezing temperatures and explained those actions are to prevent frozen pipes while keeping facilities open for events like the Christmas parade when possible.

Krolick and the director also addressed park visitation: staff cited a rough figure of about 1,200 monthly visitors to the bike park area as reported by park staff, and agreed to provide more detailed day-by-day usage data when requested by board members. Krolick warned that Senate Enrolled Act 1 property tax reductions are placing pressure on municipal budgets going into 2026, limiting the city’s ability to fund new park expansions in the near term.

The director (parks staff) reviewed a busy events calendar and thanked partners and volunteers after recent events: Lincoln Days, Pumpkins in the Park (about 250 people), Colonial Market Days (about 1,000 people on Saturday), Nykaa race at Stoneater Bike Park, and a $1,200 donation from a local run/walk to ILADD Inc. Staff listed upcoming events including a Veterans Day drive-through and the 2025 Christmas parade and "Christmas in the Cabin" activities. Staff also noted a $10,000 Solid Waste grant for dog park features and ongoing work to repair picnic tables, mulch trails and store seasonal fountains.

No policy or ordinance changes were proposed during the meeting; the board approved routine motions (minutes, bills) by voice vote and asked staff for follow-up data and coordination on several projects.