Parks and Recreation items from the 2006-2010 Council Agendas are listed below in descending date order. Links to documents related to the agenda item, such as resolutions, ordinances, and department reports appear under the agenda link. (Please note that links to Council Agenda pages over one year old may be expired.) Link to City Council Agendas and Minutes.
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Trail Projects: Please note that not all trail projects are administered by Parks and Recreation. Some of the trail projects are funded by the federal Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program and administered by GetAbout Columbia. If you do not find an upcoming trail project listed below, information may be found on the GetAbout Columbia website.
Please note that all council actions on a specific item are grouped together. If items on 2006-2010 Council Agendas had subsequent action by Council after 2010, they will be listed by the latest action date.
See also current Council Agenda Items.
Darwin and Axie Hindman Discovery Garden - Stephens Lake Park
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CARE Donation Appropriation from Perlow-Stevens Gallery
CDBG Funding for Again St. and Brown Station Parks
See Related Items:
Heibel-March Building (adjacent to Field Park), 900-902 Range Line
- Council Minutes - December 20, 2010
- Council Minutes - December 6, 2010
- Council MInutes - November 15, 2010
- Council Minutes - November 3, 2008
- Council Minutes - September 15, 2008
- Council Minutes - March 17, 2008
- Council Minutes - October 16, 2006
- Council Minutes - October 2, 2006
- Council Minutes - September 18, 2006
- Council Minutes - March 20, 2006
See Related Item:
Rezoning Request by College and Walnut LLC
Land Acquisition/Preservation Process
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Atkins Park: Third Baseball Field Development - LWCF Grant
See Related Items:
ARC Flooring and Improvements
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City/School Co-op Agreement for Playground at Grant Elementary School
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Agreement with First Night Columbia, Inc. for New Year's Eve Celebration
Agreement with University of Missouri for Tiger Night of Fun at Hearnes
Hominy Branch Trail - Ph I, Stephens Lake Park (Broadway/Green Valley Drive) to Woodridge Park
- Council Minutes - October 18, 2010
- Council Minutes - October 4, 2010
- Council Minutes - September 7, 2010
- Council Minutes - August 16, 2010
- Council Minutes - August 2, 2010
- Council Minutes - July 19, 2010
- Council Minutes - May 3, 2010
- Council Minutes - December 1, 2008
- Council Minutes - February 4, 2008
- Council Minutes - January 22, 2008
See Related Items:
Stephens Amphitheater - MO Arts Council Grant Appropriation
Land Preservation Criteria and Scoring Matrix
FY 2011 Parks and Recreation Budget
TRIM Grant
Cosmo-Bethel Trout Fishing Program
Partnership with MO River Communities for Americorp Program
Agreements with Boone County Family Resources
Share the Light Fund Appropriation for Youth Recreation Scholarships
Donation Appropriation - Friends of Paquin
Donation Appropriation -
Pepsi for Youth Programs
Donation Appropriation
Steinburg Playground and Memorial/Heritage Tree & Bench Program
Rockhill Park Renaming
C.A.R.E. Donation Appropriation - Downtown Optimist Club of Columbia
Katy Place Trail Alternate Alignment
Douglass Park Lot Acquisition - 413 N. 5th Street
Establishment of Official Names for City Parks
Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks Display - Agreement
Southeast Regional Park (Philips Park & Gans Creek Recreation Area), Crane Property Purchase, Annexation, and Master Planning
- Council Minutes - May 3, 2010
- Council Minutes - April 19, 2010
- Council Agenda - April 19, 2010
- Resolution (set public hearing - master plan); Department Reports - April 13, 2010, March 5, 2010, and January 21, 2010; P&R Commission Minutes - February 18, 2010
- Ordinance (to approve master plan); Department Reports - April 13, 2010, March 5, 2010, and January 21, 2010; P&R Commission Minutes - February 18, 2010
- Ordinance; Agreement with Columbia Catholic High School; Department Report - April 12, 2010; Allstate Letter - April 12, 2010; plan
- Planning & Zoning Dept Report - April 9, 2010; P&Z Commission Report - April 8, 2010
- Council Minutes - March 15, 2010
- Council Minutes - February 1, 2010
- Council Minutes - September 8, 2009
- Council Minutes - December 1, 2008
- Council Minutes - July 21, 2008
- Council Minutes - July 7, 2008
- Council Minutes - March 3, 2008
- Council Minutes - February 18, 2008
- Council Agenda - February 18, 2008 (Annexation)
- Ordinance; Planning Department Report - February 8, 2008; P&Z Meeting Report - February 7, 2008, P&R Commission Report - January 25, 2008, P&Z Meeting Excerpts - February 7, 2008
- Resolution, Petition for Annexation, Planning Department Report - January 25, 2008, map
- Council Minutes - February 4, 2008
- Council Minutes - October 1, 2007
- Council Minutes - August 6, 2007
- Council Minutes - July 16, 2007
- Council MInutes - March 19, 2007
- Pre-Council Minutes - March 19, 2007
- Council Minutes - March 5, 2007
Loughlin/1425 Hickory Rezoning - P&R Commission Review
Lease and Memorandum of Understanding with MO Dept. of Conservation
Regarding a Regional Office and Community Conservation Center on Park Land - Gans Creek Recreation Area
See Related Item:
El Chaparral Property Purchase for the South Fork of the Grindstone Trail
Evaluation of Possible Dog Off-Leash Area at Stephens Lake Park
Trails Plan Update*
*Note: The "2009 Trails Plan" is now referred to as the "2010 Trails Plan," since approval of the final plan occured in 2010.
Lange Park Development
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Indian Hills Park Improvement Project
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Memorandum of Understanding with Osher Lifelong Learning Program
City/School Playground Co-op Agreement - Derby Ridge Elementary School
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Parks and Recreation Citizen Survey
P&R Commission Review - Conley Road Rezoning
Rock Quarry Park Entry Sign
See Related Items:
American Legion Park Improvements
See Related Items:
Paquin Park Improvement - Raised Planter Beds
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Modification of Twin Lakes Dog Park Operations
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Cascades Park Development
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City/School Playground Coop Agreement - Fairview Elementary School
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Hickman Pool Roof
See Related Item:
MKT Bridge #12 and 13 Repair
See Related Item:
Boone County Family Resources Agreements
Proposed Jay Dix Station Neighborhood Park
Amending Chapter 17 - Parks and Recreation Fees
Getabout Trail Project - County House Trail, Twin Lakes to Stadium Blvd.
See Related Item:
Parks and Recreation Program Donation Appropriation
Volunteers' Use of Mechanized Equipment
A. Perry Philips Park - Phase I
See Related Items:
T.R.I.M. Grant Presentation by MDC
Parks Sales Tax - Fund Transfers
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Stephens Lake Park Amphitheater
See Related Item:
Parks and Recreation Appropriations
Boone County Historical Society Agreements
Property Acquisition in Valley View Subdivision - Barberry
C.A.R.E. Program Appropriation
North Grindstone Outfall Extension Sewers, Phase I & II - Trail Easements
C.A.R.E. Program Recommendations & Appropriation
Status of Dedication Plaque for Albert-Oakland Swimming Pool
Farmers Market - Annual Lease and Request for Long-Term Lease
Gans Creek Recreation Area
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C.A.R.E. Appropriation
Notification of Large Tree Removal
Lighting of Skate Park at Cosmo Park
Transer Old Perche Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Property
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March-Heibel Building (adjacent to Field Park), 900-902 Range Line
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Lee School Playground Expansion - Impact on Paquin Park
Parks and Recreation Donation Appropriations
Douglass Park Improvements
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Douglass Park Spraygrounds
See Related Item:
Anderson Property Purchase for Perche Creek Trail
See Related Item:
Albert-Oakland Exercise/Fitness Stations
CCRA Skate Park/Roller Hockey Lighting
Proctor Park Sidewalk
Fees & Staffing Study Report
LWCF Grant - Stephens Lake Aquatic Gardens
Smiley Lane Park Development
More information - Smiley Lane Park Development Capital Improvement Project
Wireless Internet in Parks
More information - Wireless Internet in Parks Capital Improvement Project
Rock Quarry Park - Tennis and Basketball Court Development
See Related Items:
Eastport Park Development
More information - Eastport Park Development Capital Improvement Project
Cosmo-Bethel Winter Trout Fishing Program - Private Funding
Donation Appropriation for Recreation Programs
T.R.I.M. Grant (Tree Resource Improvement & Maintenance)
Cosmo-Bethel (New) Four Tennis Courts
More Information - Cosmo-Bethel Tennis Court Capital Improvement Project
Albert-Oakland Park Name
Parks and Recreation Fee Ordinance
Parks and Recreation Commission - P&R Budget Recommendations
Seasonal Beverage Recycling Project
Paquin Towers Recreation Program
LOW Pool
ARC Solar Parking Lot Lighting
More information- ARC Parking Lot Lighting Capital Improvement Project
Donation Appropriations for C.A.R.E Program and Y.E.S. (Youth Enrichment Services)
Stephens Lake Park Donation Appropriation
Garth Nature Area Parking Lot Expansion
More information -GNA Parking Lot Expansion Capital Improvement Project
Atkins Property - Proposal to Develop Additional Baseball Fields, Annexation, and Naming of Park
American Legion Park - Columbia Professional Baseball (Mid-Missouri Mavericks) Stadium Proposal
- Council Minutes - July 7, 2008
- Council Agenda - July 7, 2008
(Naming of Park)
- Council Minutes - August 6, 2007
- Council Agenda - August 6, 2007
- Council Minutes - July 16, 2007
- Council Agenda - July 16, 2007 (Voluntary Annexation of Atkins Property)
- Council Minutes - April 16, 2006
- Council Agenda - April 16, 2007
- Council Minutes - April 2, 2007
- Council Agenda - April 2, 2007
- Council MInutes - March 19, 2007
- Council Agenda - March 19, 2007
- Council Minutes - September 18, 2006
- Council Agenda - September 18, 2006 (Public Hearing - Atkins)
- Council Minutes - September 5, 2006
- Council Agenda - September 5, 2006
- Council Minutes - August 21, 2006
- Pre-Council Minutes - August 21, 2006
- Council Agenda - August 21, 2006
- Council Minutes - June 19, 2006
- Council Agenda - June 19, 2006
- Council Minutes - June 5, 2006
- Council Agenda - June 5, 2006
- Council Work Session Minutes - April 24, 2006
See Related Items:
Boone County Historical Society Agreements
Grasslands Park Development
More information - Grasslands Capital Improvement Project
Memorial/Heritage Program Appropriation
Liability Insurance Requirements - Park Special Events
Feasibility of Locating Shotgun House at Douglass Park
C.A.R.E. (Career Awareness Related Experience) Program
Fund Transfer and Lease Agreement
C.A.R.E. (Career Awareness Related Experience) Program Appropriation
Atkins ball fields - Boone Electric Coop Easement Agreement
More information - Atkins Capital Improvement Project
Stephens Lake Park Amphitheater - LWCF Grant Agreement
More information - Stephens Amphitheater Capital Improvement Project
City/School Playground - Parkade Elementary School
More information - City/School Playground Capital Improvement Project
Ash & Clinkscales Property
Columbia Youth Basketball Association Collaboration
Sustainable Farms and Communities (Columbia Farmers Market) Collaboration
- Council Minutes - April 21, 2008
- Council Agenda - April 21, 2008
- Council Minutes - April 7, 2008
- Council Agenda - April 7, 2008
- Council Minutes - March 17, 2008
- Council Agenda - March 17, 2008
- Council Minutes - June 4, 2007
- Council Agenda - June 4, 2007
- Council Minutes - May 21, 2007
- Council Agenda - May 21, 2007
- Council Minutes - April 2, 2007
- Council Agenda - April 2, 2007
- Council MInutes - March 19, 2007
- Council Agenda - March 19, 2007
- Council Minutes - January 16, 2007
- Council Agenda - January 16, 2007 - Public Hearing
- Council Minutes - December 18, 2006
- Council Agenda - December 18, 2006
- Pre-Council Minutes - December 4, 2006
- Council Minutes - October 16, 2006
- Council Agenda - October 16, 2006
- Council Minutes - July 17, 2006
- Council Agenda - July 17, 2006
- Council Minutes - July 3, 2006
- Council Agenda - July 3, 2006
- Council Minutes - May 15, 2006
- Council Agenda - May 15, 2006
- Pre-Council Minutes - April 17, 2006
Ash & Clinkscales Property - Park Directory
Stephens Lake Park Buoys and Lap Lanes
Longview Park Development & Trail Easement
- Council Minutes - April 7, 2008
- Council Agenda - April 7, 2008
- Council Minutes - March 17, 2008
- Council Agenda - March 17, 2008
- Council Minutes - March 5, 2007
- Council Agenda - March 5, 2007
- Council Minutes - February 19, 2007
- Council Agenda - February 19, 2007
- Council Agenda - February 5, 2007
- Ordinance and Department Report - January 26, 2007
- Resolution to Set a Public Hearing
- Proposed Longview Park Master Plan
More information - Longview Capital Improvement Project
Donation Appropriation for Recreation Programs
At Risk Youth Prevention Activities
Farmers Market Agreement
Oakland Family Aquatic Center - Water Slide
More information
2008 Annual Park Projects
- Replace Hickman High School Tennis Court Fencing
- Replace Grindstone Nature Area Shelter
More information
Report - Dog Off-Leash Enforcement
Report - Field Park/Heibel Building Drainage
Annual City/School Playground - Field Elementary School
More information
Stephens Lake Park & Flat Branch Park Appropriations
Randy Adams Building Lease - 2311 E. Walnut
First Night Columbia
Cosmo-Bethel Shelter and Restroom Replacement
More information
Cosmo Park Restroom Replacement (2)
More information
Parks Management Center Improvements
More information
LWCF Grant Application - Stephens Lake Park Aquatic Gardens
T.R.I.M. Grant Agreement
LWCF Grant Application - Stephens Lake Park Aquatic Gardens
Hickman High School Swimming Pool Renovations
More information
Proposed Policy for Alcohol on City Park Property
Amending Chapter 17 - Parks and Recreation Fee Ordinance
Auburn Hills Neighborhood Park Development
More information
LWCF Grant - Stephens Lake Park Amphitheater
Steve Herigon Donation and Land Sale
Bear Creek Trail Extention - Garth Nature Area to Providence Rd.
C.A.R.E Garden Project and Gallery - Donation Appropriation
Proposed Trails Plan Amendment
Douglass Family Aquatic Center Usage
Donation Appropriations - Memorial/Heritage Program and Stephens Lake Park
T.R.I.M. Grant Check Presentation
Agreement with J.W. Broadcasting, LLC (KMIZ-TV) for July 4th Celebration
Agreement with U of MO Curators for July 4th Celebration
2007 Annual Park Project - Cosmo-Bethel Park Tennis Court Improvements
More information
Flat Branch Ph II - Appropriating Funds
Potential (Trail) Projects for STP Enhancement Funding
ARC Pool Filtration Improvements
Cosmo Harris Shelter (rebuild) and Parking Lot
More information
Douglass Park Improvements (basketball courts, sidewalks, electrical, and fencing)
More information
2007 Annual Park Projects
- Nifong Park Improvements (dam, lake, gravel walkway, lighting)
- Valleyview Park Improvements (trail washout areas)
- Hickman Pool Improvements (replace pool sign)
More information
Agreement with Sustainable Farms and Communities to Operate a Farmers' Market on the ARC Property
New Restrooms at
- MKT Trail at Forum Blvd.
- MKT Trail at Scott Blvd.
- LOW Golf Course
- Kiwanis (replacement)
More information
Donation Appropriations for Stephens Lake Park and Flat Branch Ph II
Trail Alignment/Right of Way Studies
Trail Survey Agreement with Allstate Consultants
Oakland Bathhouse Improvements
More information
Donation of Lot 14 on Heying Drive for Greenbelt/Trail
Agreement with Columbia School District for Playround Improvements
(Mill Creek, Blue Ridge, Ridgeway, & Russell Elementary Schools)
Boone County Historical Society - Caretaker Agreement
Boone County Historical Society - Maplewood Home Agreement
First Night Columbia - Agreement
T.R.I.M. Grant - 2006
STP Enhancement Project Applications -
Trail: Grindstone Park to Stephens Lake Park Phase II
Proposed County House Trail Routing - Twin Lakes Recreation Area to Cowan Drive
See Related Item:
Cosmo-Bethel Park - New Shelter and Playground Replacement
More information on playground replacement
More information on new shelter
Chapter 17 - Parks and Recreation Fee Ordinance
Fairview Park Restrooms
More information
Garth Nature Area Improvements and Leash Free Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Nature Area Improvements
More information
4ll N. 5th St. - Proposed Land Acquisition Adjacent to Douglass Park
Bow Hunting on City Property
More Information - Hunting/Fishing Web Page
Memorial/Heritage Program
T.R.I.M. Grant Presentation
Goose Roundup - Various Lake Locations
*Note: The roundup at Lake of the Woods Golf Course (as indicated by the 6-19-06 report update) is no longer planned at this time.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Restoration
Douglass Pool Renovation
More information
Art in the Park Alcohol Sales
Proposed Trail Access - Providence & Stewart MKT Underpass
Renovation of Cosmo and Fairview Tennis Courts
Bear Creek Neighborhood Park - Shelter Replacement
ARC Property - Fence Replacement
Cliff Drive Park - Playground Installation
Proposed County House Trail Routing - Twin Lakes Recreation Area to Cowan Drive
Park Roads, Parking, and Outdoor Basketball Courts
Smith-Manhasset (Louisville) Neighborhood Park
More information
Art for Flat Branch Park
Flat Branch Park Phase II (Elm St. to Locust St.) - Development