The Empire Village Council convened on October 9, 2025, to discuss various items on the agenda, notably the Shalda Park Master Plan and wastewater management. Key decisions included approving the amended agenda and the meeting minutes, as well as action around public engagement regarding park improvements. Discussions also touched on CDL training for DPW staff.
Public Comments
Trish Baker praised the Recreation Master Plan presentation, indicating community support. Concerns were raised regarding fencing around the softball fields and pickleball courts during public input on the Shalda Park Master Plan.
Affordable Housing Initiatives
(No discussions or actions were noted regarding affordable housing initiatives.)
Parks and Recreation Matters
Dallas Wirtz presented the Shalda Park Master Plan, which included nine potential improvements such as pump tracks and skate parks. The council discussed the costs associated with these improvements and the possibility of removing one ball field. A motion was passed to authorize the Parks Committee to develop a plan for gathering public input on the proposed improvements.
Infrastructure Projects
The discussion regarding the 11/2024 Wastewater Report was initiated by Walton, with a consensus reached to review the report in depth after completing the budget discussions. The council discussed the need for an agreed-upon set of facts regarding the Wastewater Task Force to guide next steps in management.
Other Business
Members discussed the documentation relating to grass clippings and leaves in the streets, with Bacon agreeing to create a poster on the topic. Additional comments from Council members included updates on CDL licensing for DPW staff, with a general agreement that completion should occur within a year of hiring.
Financial Summary
(No financial data was presented in the minutes.)
Action Items
- Parks Committee to structure a public engagement plan regarding the Shalda Park improvements.
- Council members to create individual fact sheets for the Wastewater Report discussion.
- Follow up discussions on CDL training for DPW staff to be placed on future meeting agendas.
Source Document
This summary was AI-generated from the official meeting record. The full source document is the authoritative version.