Committees of Council Agenda Preview
Meeting Information
This meeting of the Committees of Council will review proposed plans for park management, consider contracts for significant facility renovations, and discuss design proposals for park improvements. It also includes a presentation on the city's preliminary budget.
Meeting Summary
Old Mill Park Summer Reservation System
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The City of Roswell plans to implement a reservation system for Old Mill Park during the summer of 2026 to manage high visitation levels, which have frequently exceeded 5,000 visitors per day, and address associated safety and environmental concerns. [Committees of Council Agenda p.8]
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The proposed system will require visitors to reserve one of the park's 69 parking spaces up to 14 days in advance, with no associated cost, and will operate from May 18 through September 20, daily between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM. [Committees of Council Agenda p.9]
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The program is estimated to cost $180,247.50, including $13,737.50 for equipment and startup, and $166,510 for staffing, which will involve one supervisor and three additional staff members per operational shift. [Committees of Council Agenda p.10]
Crabapple Center Renovations and Specialized Flooring
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The Council will consider awarding a contract of $288,699.97 to Harlequin Flooring for specialized sprung dance surfaces at the Crabapple Center, with a total budget allocation of $308,000 from bond proceeds. [Committees of Council Agenda p.11]
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This renovation is part of a larger plan to relocate Roswell Performing Arts programs to the Crabapple Center, addressing significant growth and space constraints at the Physical Activity Center (PAC), and allowing for reconfiguration of the PAC for gymnastics. [Committees of Council Agenda p.11]
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The Harlequin Flooring system is being procured via a sole-source procedure due to its specialized, proprietary design and industry-standard safety and performance criteria for professional dance instruction. [Committees of Council Agenda p.12]
Hembree Park Design and Improvements
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The Mayor or City Administrator will consider awarding a design contract to RK&K for Hembree Park improvements, not to exceed $680,837, funded by 2023 bond proceeds. [Committees of Council Agenda p.28]
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The design project will address existing challenges at Hembree Park, including inadequate field drainage, outdated restroom facilities, limited pedestrian connectivity, aging infrastructure, and trail system deterioration. [Committees of Council Agenda p.33]
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Staff recommends Public Engagement Option 2, a mid-level approach costing $15,600 and extending the design time by two months, involving two public meetings to gather input on established priorities. [Committees of Council Agenda p.41]
Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Presentation
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The meeting agenda includes a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2025 Preliminary Unaudited General Fund Budget to Actual, which will be presented by Bill Godshall, Chief Financial Officer. [Committees of Council Agenda p.42]
People (13)
Allen Sells
Councilmember, Chair
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority
Bill Godshall
Chief Financial Officer
City of Roswell
Brian Watson
Director of Environmental/Public Works
City of Roswell
Christine Hall
Councilmember, Board Member
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority
Chris Zack
Councilmember, Board Member
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority
Eren Brumley
Councilmember, Board Member
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority
Jennifer Phillippi
Councilmember, Board Member
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority
Mary Robichaux
Mayor, Board Member
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority
Nick Pascherchia
Project Manager
City of Roswell Recreation Parks Historic & Cultural Affair
Randy Knighton
City Administrator
City of Roswell
Sarah Beeson
Councilmember, Board Member, Vice-Chair
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority
Steve Gough
General Manager
American Harlequin Corporation
Steven Malone
Director of Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs
City of Roswell
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