David Anderson

Arcadia Creek Festival Place closure

A $4.8M federal grant with a $4.8M local match — existing City funds plus expected philanthropy would cover the match, but ongoing maintenance costs are still being studied.

Cemetery preservation activities and events

The living history tour costs $10 per person as a Friends of Historic Kalamazoo Cemeteries fundraiser.

City Hall condition assessment

Combined spending of about $265,783 on city security infrastructure.

Homeowner tree removal assistance gap

Removal costs can run $1,000 to $4,000 per tree, currently borne entirely by homeowners.

Proposed book fundraiser and education project

A tentative maximum budget was discussed but not disclosed; proceeds would support commission activities.

Third spaces and youth recreation on the North Side

Duncan signaled new spending proposals in the upcoming budget cycle; no figures yet.

Verberg Park improvements

Roughly $500,000 allocated for park work.

Board meeting relocation and accessibility

Milham Park accessibility and tree protection

Funded partly by a Michigan land and water grant; full multi-million-dollar master plan phases come later.

Farmer's Alley fencing and downtown placemaking projects

$25,000 in grant funding covers the fencing improvements with no local match noted.

Virtual Hidden Kalamazoo tour

No direct cost mentioned; reusing existing tour materials saves staff work.

Parks and Recreation staffing shortages

A budget proposal would consolidate part-time positions into full-time roles.

Historic Preservation Awards of Merit

No cost to the city beyond the annual ceremony, which is hosted free by KNAC.

Bronson Park mound preservation work