MILTON, Ga. — During a work session, the Milton City Council heard a report March 11 on the proposed formation of the Active Parks Ad Hoc Committee.
While no formal votes or actions took place, councilmembers took in information and asked questions.
Parks and Recreation Director Tom McKlveen presented an update on the department’s strategic plan and teed up a discussion about forming a committee to settle on a location for active park space.
“This project calls for the start of land acquisition,” McKlveen said. “While we have started this process, we are keeping this project marked as incomplete until the future of our parks has been sorted out.”
He turned the floor over to City Manager Steve Krokoff for the announcement of the Active Parks Ad Hoc Committee.
Krokoff said city officials have discussed forming a temporary committee through the Code of Ordinances to evaluate city-owned properties and opportunities for property acquisition.
He said the 7-member committee would be comprised of the chairs and one additional member from the Equestrian Committee, Greenspace Advisory Committee and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The City Council would nominate an at-large member for the seventh spot, Krokoff said.
“We are proposing a tentative 3-month schedule for publicly advertised meetings, providing ample opportunity for public input,” Krokoff said.
One of the committee’s tasks is to provide the City Council with recommendations for the location of active parks improvements that align with the 2027 Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
Krokoff said he anticipates the City Council will hear the first read for approval of the proposed committee at the March 18 regular meeting.
The City Council will vote April 8 to formally establish the committee, he said.
Krokoff told Mayor Peyton Jamison the City Council has until…
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