November 2026 Referendum Progress Report

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Wagner Community Center (WCC) Project

  • Light pole installation in main parking lot – complete
  • Binder coat/course paving in main parking lot – complete
  • Parking lot curbs and islands in main parking lot – complete
  • Structural steel – ongoing
  • Roof installation over gymnasium, dance studio, and offices –ongoing
  • Underground utilities – ongoing

Berens Park Artificial Turf Field

  • Exterior curb installation – complete
  • Stone sub-base installation – complete
  • Fencing and sports netting installation – underway
  • FieldTurf installation – underway

Wilder Park Bandshell and Restroom

Date Milestone Details
August 25 Initial Hearing District requested a Conditional Use Permit for a
Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD); Commission raised questions about the project
October 6 Responses Presented Staff, Dewberry, and Upland Design answered the Commission’s questions
October 6 Hearing Continued Commission suggested guidelines be established for bandshell operation
Ongoing Staff Follow-Up Staff to discuss bandshell operating guidelines with City staff
November 10 Continued Hearing Commission resumes review of the PUD request

Prairie Path Restroom Building

  • Masonry work – complete
  • Roof installation – complete
  • Electrical work – underway

Crestview Park Restroom Building

  • Underground utilities – complete
  • Concrete foundation – complete
  • Masonry work – underway
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