Naples council moves the 2000 East road project into final design with sidewalks on both sides
October 8, 2026, 7:30 p.m. · Naples City Office, 1420 East 2850 South
At its Oct. 8 meeting the Naples City Council voted to enter final design on the 2000 East road project with sidewalk on the west side and on the east side, subject to negotiating with two affected property owners. The project budget is about $1.8 million before the roughly $100,000 sidewalk section; skipping the existing east-side sidewalk would save about $61,000. Council Member Nate Zilles also outlined a state Division of Wildlife Resources proposal for two fishing ponds at the Nature Park, with a $150 water right application. Council Member Kenneth Reynolds was absent.
From the approved minutes. Updated November 2, 2026.
In brief
3 items came up for a decision or discussion: 2 approved and 1 discussed.
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5 members were present and 1 absent (Council Member Kenneth Reynolds).
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Final design for the 2000 East project | Approved · 5-0 |
| Fishing ponds at the Nature Park (water right application) | Discussed |
| Approval of Sept. 24 minutes with a correction | Approved · 5-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 2000 East · Roads and utilities
Final design for the 2000 East project
Approved · 5-0
UDOT prefers the city fill the gap in the west-side sidewalk. Staff said the east-side options would add or save tens of thousands of dollars, and that no final figure is possible until the council chooses. Council Member Zilles moved to enter final design with sidewalk on both sides, understanding the design can change in negotiations with the two affected families, who had said they were not interested in sidewalk in front of their homes.
Item Ponds · Parks
Fishing ponds at the Nature Park (water right application)
Discussed
Zilles reported meeting with the Division of Water Rights on filing for a nearby spring to supply two ponds that need about 4.06 acre-feet a year to offset evaporation, with 9.3 and 9.93 acre-feet to fill them. The application fee is $150, within administrative approval; the mayor asked the Division of Wildlife Resources to return and Morton to report on the recreation district's response. A county commissioner offered to help arrange a one-time fill.
Item Minutes · Other
Approval of Sept. 24 minutes with a correction
Approved · 5-0
Minutes were approved after a wording correction about a candidate's visit to learn Naples' concerns.
What residents said
No public comment.