Park Advisory Commission approves park projects | 301 E. Huron St | Ann Arbor | TheCommon

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Park Advisory Commission approves park projects

Ann ArborMay 19, 20262 min read

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The Commission unanimously approved a construction change order for Leslie and Sylvan Park bridge replacements, an agreement with Friends of the Ann Arbor Skatepark, and an agreement with MDOT and Amtrak for the Barton-Bandemer Park pedestrian tunnel project. Minutes from the prior meeting were approved and forwarded to City Council.

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What this means

The commission voted to move forward on repairs and upgrades in multiple parks: a contract modification for two bridge replacements, a formal agreement with the local skatepark nonprofit to support skatepark work, and a multi-party agreement with MDOT and Amtrak to advance a pedestrian tunnel project. These approvals clear the next administrative and construction steps; residents can expect continued project planning and eventual construction work where noted. No public callers spoke at the meeting.

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Approved Change Order #1 to the construction agreement with C.A. Hull Co., Inc. for the Leslie Park and Sylvan Park bridge replacements.
Approved an agreement with Friends of the Ann Arbor Skatepark.
Approved an agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) for the Barton-Bandemer Park pedestrian tunnel project.
Approved and forwarded the April 21, 2026 meeting minutes to City Council (due back 6/15/2026).

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May 19, 2026, 12:00 AMElectronic Zoom Meetingscheduled

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Agenda

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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTARY - (3 Minutes per Speaker)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PRESENTATIONS
REPORTS
REGULAR BUSINESS
CLOSED SESSION FOR LAND ACQUISITION MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENTARY - (3 Minutes per Speaker)
COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
Therese Perlowski, 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.
Park Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes for April 21, 2026
Veterans Park Update
A2 Skatepark Update
Resolution to recommend Approval of an Agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) for the Barton-Bandemer Park Pedestrian Tunnel Project.
Recommendation to approve agreement with Friends of the Ann Arbor Skatepark.
Resolution to Recommend Approval of Change Order #1 to the Construction Agreement with C.A. Hull Co., Inc. for the Leslie Park and Sylvan Park Bridge Replacements Project.
Parks Facility and Programming Update
Parks Planning Project Update
Parks Project Status Update
PAC Council Update
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Documents from this meeting

Minuteshttps://a2gov.legistar1.com/a2gov/meetings/2026/5/14233_M_Park_Advisory_Commission_26-05-19_Formal_Minutes.pdf
Agendahttps://a2gov.legistar1.com/a2gov/meetings/2026/5/14233_A_Park_Advisory_Commission_26-05-19_Meeting_Agenda.pdf

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