October 2026 Referendum Progress Report

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Wagner Community Center (WCC) Project

  • Structural steel – underway
  • Roof over dance studio and offices – underway
  • Underground utilities – underway
  • Parking lot light pole bases – complete
  • Parking lot curbs and islands – underway
  • Turf field stone sub-base – 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
October 20 Continued Hearing Commission resumes review of the PUD request

Prairie Path Restroom Building

  • Construction and silt fence erected.
  • Excavation and water and sanitary pipe installation completed.
  • Concrete foundation walls and floors poured.
  • Backfilling completed in and around the foundation.
  • Sidewalk connecting the 9/11 Memorial to Spring Road

Crestview Park Restroom Building

  • Construction and silt fence erected.
  • Excavation underway
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