The Marysville Youth Advisory Council presented ideas to the council that included a mixed-use activation of the Seventh Street corridor, a trail connection linking City Park and the River Trail, and a neighborhood park for the Keystone/Bulldog Apartments area.

Garrett Staggs, speaking for the YAC, outlined concepts that showed spaces for music, small-scale recreation and family activities. "We basically talked about that and said what we thought might want we wanna see there," Staggs said, describing images the group had prepared that showed places for different activities such as a music area and a mini-golf feature.

Why it matters: The proposals are part of broader conversations about downtown activation, walkability and planning for expected housing growth in the Keystone/Keystone-Bulldog Apartments area. Council members and staff praised the YAC for professional presentations and said the suggestions could help shape future design decisions.

Meeting details and follow-up:
- The YAC asked for staff and council feedback on types of park amenities and suggested the group prepare multiple concept packages showing different equipment and layout options. The mayor and other council members recommended the YAC gather vendor examples (play equipment, skate/bike features) to help staff and council evaluate costs and choices.
- The YAC also recommended trail connections and additional crossings near Twelfth and Eleventh to improve safety and access; they suggested working with school clubs on crossing-guard programs. School and city officials in the meeting later confirmed willingness to explore student-club involvement and civic-group rotations for crossing duty.
- City staff said they would work with the YAC and school administration on next steps, including exploring crossing guards, temporary wayfinding signage for events, and preliminary designs for a small neighborhood park.

The council did not vote on project funding at this meeting. Staff and the YAC plan to return with more-detailed concept options and cost estimates for council consideration.