Title
Discussion of issues relating to Establishing a Community Garden in Deer Park
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Summary:
Mr. Zachary Siler, a Junior at Deer Park High School, recently approached staff with his interest in helping Deer Park establish a community garden. He shared this concept City Manager Jay Stokes and Parks Supervisor Tiffany McGallian, both of whom are supportive of this endeavor. In fact, for the past few years Ms. McGallian has had an interest in beginning a community garden. Over the past several weeks, Mr. Siler has committed great energy and enthusiasm into cultivating potential plans for this garden, meeting with Mr. Stokes and Ms. McGallian along the way. Together, we have worked on a location, irrigation issues, garden design, and usage agreement. On Tuesday night, Mr. Siler will give a Power Point presentation displaying his ideas for a community garden to City Council. We want to gauge your interest in bringing this idea to fruition.
Fiscal/Budgetary Impact:
To be determined, but minimal
Recommended action
Discussion only in Workshop.