# 2025.05.14 Woodfin Park and Greenway Advisory Committee Meeting

**Body:** Town of Woodfin — Woodfin Parks and Greenways Advisory Committee
**Date:** May 14, 2025 3:00 PM EDT (2025-05-14T15:00:43-04:00)

**Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1170

## Summary

**Meeting Overview**
The Woodfin Parks and Greenways Advisory Committee convened on May 14, 2025, to address routine administrative matters, review ongoing park projects, and discuss the future direction of the committee’s scope. The body approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting. The session covered updates on the Woodfin Arts Program, proposed changes to the committee’s name, landscape ordinance feedback, and various infrastructure projects including Roypo Park, Riverside Park, and Taylor’s Wave.

**Key Decisions and Committee Renaming**
A significant outcome of the meeting was the decision to rename the advisory body. After reviewing several options, including "Parks and Sustainability" and "Community Sustainability," the committee voted unanimously to adopt the name **Parks and Community Enrichment Committee**. This change was made to better reflect the group’s expanded focus, which now includes community resiliency, energy, stormwater management, open space, landscaping, sustainability, and art. Additionally, the committee addressed term reviews, noting that member Anne DeLoach Kaltreider’s term expires in July and that outgoing chairperson Coral Darby is stepping down. Three new members with one-year terms were appointed, and nominations for a new chairperson will be accepted at the next meeting.

**Discussion Highlights: Landscape Ordinance and Park Updates**
Staff provided detailed updates on several key initiatives. A draft Landscape Ordinance was presented, featuring new street tree requirements, parking lot landscaping standards, 20-foot vegetated buffers between residential and non-residential areas, and tree preservation incentives. The committee reviewed the recommended species list, noting it applies primarily to new construction. Regarding specific locations, updates were given on Roypo Park, where quotes are being collected for replacing playground steps, benches, a tire swing, and a sandbox canopy, with estimated costs between $15,000 and $20,000. Recent repairs to the riverbank at Roypo Park were also noted.

Further discussion centered on Riverside Park, where draft interpretive signage detailing the French Broad River’s geology, ecology, and human impact was reviewed. The committee also received updates on the Taylor’s Wave project, including cofferdam repairs and upcoming bedrock drilling, as well as storm damage repairs at Silver-Line Park. It was reported that FEMA applications have been submitted for storm damage at Roypo and Silver-Line parks, with preliminary cost estimates ranging from approximately $425,000 from FEMA to $1.1 million for the town. Additionally, Geneva Maney Park is being developed into a community garden, with site preparation complete and a first workday planned.

**Community Input and Public Comment**
During the discussion on the Landscape Ordinance and Riverside Park signage, a committee member suggested incorporating Cherokee names for the river into the signage and recommended consulting with tribal members. This suggestion was noted as a point of feedback for the draft materials. The committee also discussed the Woodfin Arts Program, highlighting a successful mixed media session titled "Trash Into Treasure" and planning for future creative writing sessions focused on nature and climate responsibility.

**Follow-ups and Next Steps**
The committee agreed that members would reach out to Cherokee representatives to discuss incorporating native names for the river into the Riverside Park signage. Staff was tasked with reviewing feedback on the Landscape Ordinance and incorporating it as needed. Committee members were asked to provide input on potential new features for Roypo Park, such as sidewalk chalk as a creative play option. The process for replacing the vacant seat left by Anne DeLoach Kaltreider will be discussed at a future meeting, and nominations for the new chairperson are scheduled for the next session.

## Votes

- Member Green made a motion to approve Parks and Community Enrichment Committee as the new name for the PGAC, which passed unanimously, 9-0. — Passed, 9-0
- Member Kaltreider made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed unanimously, 8-0. — Passed, 8-0
- Member Barsotti made a motion to approve March 12,2025 meeting minutes, which passed unanimously, 8-0. — Passed, 8-0

## Video & Transcript

- Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsluGzkLl2w
- Transcript: https://sunshinemeetings.org/transcript/810/segments

## Documents

- [minutes_2025-05-14.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1170?document=14242)
- [agenda_2025-05-14.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1170?document=14241)
- [presentation_2025-05-14.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1170?document=14243)

## Sources

- [YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsluGzkLl2w)