Metro Council Council Meeting
The Council focused on the approval of $26 million in grant awards for various community nature and capital projects, including bond-funded nature and neighborhood capital grants, community choice grants, and large-scale community vision awards. Presentations were held regarding specific projects such as the Kellogg Dam removal at Mount Hood Community College, Evergreen Park nature play area, Milwaukee Bay Park enhancements, Clacket Park restoration, and the World Forestry Center Plaza renovation. The Council also reviewed public testimony procedures and discussed the required matching funds for these grant initiatives.