Splash pad installation slated for summer; permits delayed after state oversight shift

Jan 12, 2026

Staff updated the council that the splash pad remains on contract for installation this summer but permitting is delayed after a state agency reorganization and personnel changes, causing vendor and city permitting headaches.

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Staff member (S3) told the council the splash pad project remains contracted for installation this summer but permits are delayed due to a state-level change in which oversight for splash pads moved to a different agency after an employee retired. In the update, staff said the vendor reported permitting headaches and that the city is experiencing delays in processing related approvals.

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