Mason Benzinger

Meeting and Study Room Renovation

Bid uncertainty means project costs aren't yet known.

Library Sunday closures beginning 2027

Fund balance sits at negative $129,533 this year only because the HVAC project drew from it; otherwise the fund is within its healthy 10-15% target range.

Red Arrow Park Opening and Pavilion Pivot

The city put in $1 million over two years, boosted to $1.56 million total with grants and donations; about $250,000 remains for a future amenity.

Halvorsen Park Dog Park Shelter Request

No cost identified; the suggestion is under informal consideration.

Miracles Park ball diamond resurfacing

$100,000 proposed in the 2027 capital/parks budget.

Tree Planting in City Parks

Costs the city $18,750 under the contract.

Adult literacy program sustainability

Unknown — the program currently runs on the library's operating budget without independent fundraising ability.

September park project updates

Design comes from $250,000 budgeted in 2026, with Ayers' fee set by a not-to-exceed lump sum.

Summer reading program growth

The program was funded largely by Friends of the Library donations, including raffle prizes.

Park usage survey idea

Pickleball court demand and Citizen Park surfacing

Any new courts or resurfacing would require future capital funding.

Special Events Committee dissolved

New events with street closures will pay a $250 non-waivable fee to cover the cost of the closure plan.

Marine Band building repairs and fundraising agreement

Would cost the city roughly $200,000 as its half of an estimated $400,000 repair project, likely in a future budget year.

Lincoln Park Zoo rainbow trout stocking

No city dollars — funded entirely by $16,281.20 in visitor donations.

Marina lease extended to 2035

No change to lease terms; existing lease financial arrangements continue.

Lincoln Park Zoo Aviary and Education Center

Donation tube money covers it, saving the zoo $200-300 a year in substrate and about 40 hours of annual labor.