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A. COW2026-004 Discussion regarding Rose Garden Park bids and funding – Richard Garland Richard Garland, Community Services Administrator, provided the following information: • This was a project that began 2019 • Foresite Group created a master plan concept of the park • At that time, the funding was not available to move forward Committee of the Whole Minutes - Final MAYOR AND COUNCIL Derek Norton, Mayor Tim Gould,

2026-01-29 · discussion no recorded action · minutes

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