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Agenda Item 
V. K.   Additional Parking at Cook Park 
 
Overview 
Additional parking at Cook Park has been discussed for some time. This issue was discussed during 
the April 12, 2026 work session and again during the May 11, 2026 work session.  
 
During the May work session council reviewed the  cost estimates to add additional parking 
prepared by Public Works Department staff.  
 
• Extend the existing parking on Cook Drive to add 14 new spaces: $360,000 
• Create new parking on East Harper Johnson Drive to add 26 new spaces: $280,000  
• Create new parking on Cook Drive adjacent to the railroad to add 30 new spaces: $280,000 
 
An updated memo from the Public  Works Department  is attached. This memo includes an 
additional cost estimate for a modified version of the E. Harper Johnson Drive parking layout. 
• base option would add 14 new parking spaces: $245,000 
• expanded option would 38 parking spaces: $335,000 
 
Action to Consider 
Consensus is needed to move this item to the regular session on June 16, 2026 for consideration. 
 
Affected Departments 
Parks & Recreation, Public Works