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City–Park District Shared Framework
Bend and the park district are formalizing how they collaborate on shared values and facilities. The framework returns October 7 as a resolution, with future work including updated intergovernmental agreements.
2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 21, 2026
MediumParks Rec
North Mirror Pond parking and event space
A scaled-back $5 million downtown parking lot and event space will use the CM/GC delivery method to hit a tight timeline; some councilors worry about losing downtown parking.
1 mentionLast discussed Sep 2, 2026
LowParks Rec
Neighborhood roundtables and council workload
The Southeast Bend roundtable format was a hit, and other neighborhoods want their own — but councilors and the city manager both flagged that they're stretched thin. A survey is coming to figure out what to prioritize.
1 mentionLast discussed Mar 18, 2026