During a recent government meeting, community member Andy Rogers voiced his concerns regarding the potential removal of the skate park located at South Side Park. Rogers, a resident for over six years, expressed a desire to preserve the skate park, suggesting that the equipment be relocated to Oakwood Park, which currently has a well-maintained basketball court. He emphasized the importance of the skate park for local youth, including his nine-year-old son, who has developed a passion for skating.

Rogers highlighted that while the community has multiple basketball courts, it lacks alternative skate parks, making the preservation of the existing facility crucial. He proposed that local clubs are willing to contribute labor for the relocation of the skate park equipment, which he estimated would cost around $50,000 to replace. He argued that moving the skate park would allow for the addition of pickleball facilities while maintaining a basketball court in the community.

In response, city officials acknowledged the suggestion and noted that the skate park, although less frequented than in its early years, remains in good condition. They expressed willingness to explore the relocation option further, indicating that it had not been considered during previous discussions. The officials recognized the growing popularity of pickleball as a reason for repurposing the area but agreed to take Rogers' proposal back to the board for further consideration.

The meeting also included updates from various council committees, most of which did not meet due to a lack of agenda items. Additionally, the council introduced an ordinance establishing the budget appropriation for the city of Napoleon for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, which was approved for first reading.