Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Mark Hess’s organization
Apr 8, 2026·StrategicPlan
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Five Rivers MetroParks Comprehensive Master Plan 2026-2036
The Protect + Connect Plan is a comprehensive master plan outlining the strategic direction for Five Rivers MetroParks. It aims to guide the stewardship, investment, and evolution of the park system by focusing on five guiding principles: Protect natural features, Connect ecosystems and communities, enhance high-quality visitor Experiences, Sustain resources and partnerships, and Cultivate empowered leadership. The plan seeks to safeguard natural spaces, foster connections among people and nature, ensure long-term resource sustainability, and cultivate responsive, community-centered service.
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This pre-final concept site plan for Sugarcreek MetroPark details extensive proposed modifications and improvements across the park. Key areas include reconfiguring the main parking lot, expanding restroom facilities, and significantly altering the park's trail systems to convert some equine trails to hiking paths and establish new multi-use paved trails. The plan also addresses the enhancement of various access points, improvements to the nature play area and operations facilities, and significant efforts in stormwater management, water quality, wetland restoration, and prairie restoration, all aimed at optimizing visitor experience and ecological health within the park.
Jul 17, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Board of Park Commissioners Minutes of Regular Meeting
The Board of Park Commissioners (BOPC) meeting included discussions and actions on several key areas. Financial reports for June 2025 were presented and accepted, along with a then and now certification for annual MDT dues. The Law Enforcement Activity Report for June 2025 was presented. A budget adjustment resolution was approved, and capital improvement requests were authorized, including a change order for resurfacing parking lots and awarding a contract for the Hills and Dales MetroPark Historical and Cultural Tuck Pointing and Repair project. The BOPC also approved accepting a grant for the Wolf Creek Bikeway, Phase II. Additionally, resolutions were adopted to establish budgets for the 2025 Marine Patrol Grant and the 2025 - 2026 Boating Safety Education Grant. The board also discussed a potential land acquisition item and approved entering into a land banking agreement to acquire a parcel near Wolf Creek adjacent to Wesleyan MetroPark and Adventure Central.
Jun 16, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Board of Park Commissioners Minutes of Regular Meeting
The Board of Park Commissioners (BOPC) meeting included discussions and actions on various financial and operational matters. These included the acceptance of the May 2025 financial reports, approval of a then and now certification for a light pole installation at Island MetroPark, and adoption of Resolution No. 25-018 for budget adjustments. Additionally, the BOPC approved contracts for district-wide forestry mulching projects with Gaier Services LLC and Simpson Landworks LLC, authorized the purchase of a replacement pump for the Five Rivers MetroParks Fountain of Lights system, and approved a three-year labor agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). The board also adopted Resolution No. 25-019 to align practices with OPERS and IRS requirements for pre-tax contributions and approved a salary increase for the CEO. The CEO provided updates on the Chief Financial Officer position and upcoming meetings with State Representatives regarding the proposed state budget. Commissioner Salem shared Congressman Turner's appreciation for RiverScape MetroPark, and CEO Karen Hesser announced Sunset at the Market events.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
