Park Advisory Commission — Meeting Minutes, January 27, 2026 | 301 E. Huron St | Ann Arbor | The Common News

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Park Advisory Commission — Meeting Minutes, January 27, 2026

Ann ArborJan 27, 20262 min read

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The Park Advisory Commission met electronically on January 27, 2026. The agenda and minutes were approved. One public commenter urged purchase options for the vacant lot at 1325 Harpst to improve access to Woodbury Park. Presentations included Parks Capital Asset Management and a South Barton Bridge update. The Commission unanimously recommended three agreements: a construction contract with Brencal Contractors, Inc. for South Maple and Dexter Park improvements; a professional services agreement with Progressive Companies for ice arena design and engineering; and Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Wade Trim Associates, Inc. No closed session was held. Documents and project updates were provided under communications.

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Approved agenda.
Approved meeting minutes for December 16, 2025; minutes forwarded to City Council (due 2/19/2026).
Recommended approval of a construction contract with Brencal Contractors, Inc. for the South Maple Park and Dexter Park Improvements Project ($1,711,338.91) — motion passed unanimously.
Recommended approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Progressive Companies for design and engineering services for the Ice Arena Improvements Project ($307,800.00) — motion passed unanimously.
Recommended approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with WADE TRIM ASSOCIATES INC ($514,923.80) — motion passed unanimously.
No closed session for land acquisition matters.

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Jan 27, 2026, 12:00 AMElectronic Zoom Meetingscheduled

This meeting will be broadcast live on CTN Cable Channel 19 and online a2gov.org/watchCTN To speak at public comment call 206-337-9723 or 213-338-8477 or Toll Free 877-853-5247 or 888-788-0099 Enter Meeting ID: 966 5327 1469

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Please click link below to join this electronic meeting via Zoom. https://a2gov.zoom.us/j/96653271469?pwd=WCF1SeEwd6rUW6YX5x1dWxPHQ7rE5Z.1 Passcode: 208584 Or join by phone: Call: 312 626 6799 or 213-338-8477 or Toll Free 877-853-5247 or 888-788-0099 Webinar ID: 966 5327 1469 Please note it is possible that telephone or electronic public comment may encounter technical difficulties that prevent your participation. For the greatest assurance that your comments will be heard, submit them in writing ahead of the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTARY - (3 Minutes per Speaker)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Park Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes for December 16, 2025
PRESENTATIONS
Parks Capital Asset Management
South Barton Bridge Update
REPORTS
REGULAR BUSINESS
Resolution to Recommend Approval of a Construction Contract with Brencal Contractors, Inc. for the South Maple Park and Dexter Park Improvements Project ($1,711,338.91)
Resolution to Recommend Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Progressive Companies for Design and Engineering Services for the Ice Arena Improvements Project ($307,800.00)
Resolution to Recommend Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with WADE TRIM ASSOCIATES INC ($514,923.80)
CLOSED SESSION FOR LAND ACQUISITION MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENTARY - (3 Minutes per Speaker)
COMMUNICATIONS
PAC Council Update
Parks Project Status Update
Parks Planning Project Update
Parks Facility and Programming Update
ADJOURNMENT
Anne Marsan, Chairperson /Juliet Harvey eComments for the Commission may be left via our Legistar calendar page (column to the very right) http://a2gov.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Commission public meetings are typically held on the third Tuesday of each month. These meetings provide two opportunities for the public to address the Commission. All persons are encouraged to participate in public meetings. Persons requiring translation or sign language services or other reasonable accommodations may contact the City Clerk's office at 734.794.6140; via e-mail to: cityclerk@a2gov.org ; or by written request addressed and mailed to: City Clerk's Office, 301 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Requests need to be received at least two (2) business days in advance of the meeting. Park Advisory Commission agendas are available from the Legislative Information Center on the City Clerk's page of the City's website (http://a2gov.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx ). These meetings are typically broadcast on Ann Arbor Community Television Network Comcast 16 / AT&T 99 live at 4:00 pm on the third Tuesday of the month and replayed the following Saturday at 11:00 am. Recent meetings can also be streamed online from the CTN Video On Demand page of the City's website https://a2gov.org/watchctn . The complete record of this meeting is available in video format at https://a2gov.org/watchctn, or is available for a nominal fee by contacting CTN at (734) 794-6150.

Documents from this meeting

Agendahttps://a2gov.legistar1.com/a2gov/meetings/2026/1/14227_A_Park_Advisory_Commission_26-01-27_Meeting_Agenda.pdf
Minuteshttps://a2gov.legistar1.com/a2gov/meetings/2026/1/14227_M_Park_Advisory_Commission_26-01-27_Meeting_Minutes.pdf

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