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Staff reported that Spencer Park’s pavilion and new asphalt parking have been completed and the area has seen increased public use. Two new playground equipment shipments were received for Spencer Park (one set for ages 2–5 and another for ages 5–12), with installation anticipated in August. The Dike restroom replacement is complete and operational. The splash pad at Millhazen Park and Iron Horse Park is being prepared; staff noted a new, more resilient computer controller had been installed after last year’s winter damage and that the splash pad would be ready when temperatures permit. The aquatic center pool is filling and lifeguard staffing and certifications are underway for a scheduled early‑June opening.

Maintenance staff completed camera upgrades at Riverside Park and are trenching power lines and installing poles to support cameras at Houston Park. Several parks have completed ADA assessments and improvements at specified sites. Staff also summarized vandalism and storm cleanup work and said some playground and restroom repairs were completed.

Golf course managers said the new clubhouse will open after inspections and that the driving range construction is progressing; they expect the driving range to open in 2026. The golf team also reported plans for a simulator room and additional year‑round revenue opportunities. Board members and staff thanked employees and volunteers; staff announced the recreation director had resigned and that the parks department would cancel one summer program because of staffing shortages.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Meeting 21 May 2025 05 43 00 PM Output 1","oneSentenceSummary","Staff reported progress on multiple capital and operations projects: Spencer Park paving and pavilion, splash pad preparation, cameras and utilities at several parks, pool/splash pad openings, and the golf course clubhouse/driving range work and upcoming simulator installation.","taxTitle","Logansport City, Cass County, Indiana","taxId",63775,"location","Indiana","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6218116,"Board amends alcohol exception to include liquor for select parks and golf course events",331,2157000,2488000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3631161-2599960979d15f2d1550506536157dab&start=2157&end=2488","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3631161-2599960979d15f2d1550506536157dab/thumbnail_2157000.jpg","/articles/6218116/Indiana/Board-amends-alcohol-exception-to-include-liquor-for-select-parks-and-golf-course-events","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6218116-326d82b8bb2065b95bead3c6734cbd4f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771126293&Signature=W5x4XIRNeKwCvBTHfcVi98VCvzgiwKTOSzczJ717~fD7hJKCBTZpyWt7FJCXcfHXpYoPSlhvMeg6EciQGeoMMa2ah11vv10MZm1uLqaGpgBqkO0J76mBGnF6ahiOhMb8O8~~Rom39SVB3OQozxP4Zcnqh5eJRvFzLjzf0o7d3KwLxi6ADBrtJFLgzzwXdS1ADVnENqFozpck75n7JZc-f3-Ybqkxqdp~XSwqVDP5-rJx744oWM-UsS60o75COrfPKanvFRnChHJ-DHHmXceY-76F95fU~dgm5L19SX~rXd33Qtq1lF9fbwxvzgCK2l4ymTXmSu7yFYtRtxiQm~Wn7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The board approved a resolution (2025‑07) to amend its alcohol exception to permit prepackaged liquor in addition to beer and wine at specified parks and the golf course. Board members said the change is limited to prepackaged product (for example, canned cocktails and seltzers) and does not authorize an open bar or on‑site liquor service beyond the locations and event types covered by the resolution.

Staff explained that because Logansport is an incorporated city with a population under 25,000, state rules allow the city to add the liquor authorization to the existing beer and wine license without going through a public license transfer or competitive purchase. The resolution also adds liquor to the list of acceptable beverages for special events in certain parks (staff named Iron Horse Park and Little Terrell Waterway as examples) under the city’s existing permit framework.

Board members emphasized the change would maintain prepackaged service only and would not create a full bar; the motion to amend and adopt the resolution passed by voice vote.","The board approved a resolution amending the alcohol exception to allow prepackaged liquor in addition to beer and wine at certain park and golf course special events and in the clubhouse, citing state licensing rules for small incorporated cities.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6218121,"Board agrees parks department will manage rehabilitated Williamsport Cass County Memorial Center",1328,819000,2147000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3631161-2599960979d15f2d1550506536157dab&start=819&end=2147","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3631161-2599960979d15f2d1550506536157dab/thumbnail_819000.jpg","/articles/6218121/Indiana/Board-agrees-parks-department-will-manage-rehabilitated-Williamsport-Cass-County-Memorial-Center","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6218121-b76aa7c99ec0d7db41f041528652f944/orig.mp4?Expires=1771126293&Signature=kCxeXnl-ncCYzXSY5n~lw~dBnAGrl0~tHmDNi1beufkP5eucNkqPQwCmWRH~D6sgRuDul5d2DPPNIUIN8rwN1ppg2K59hRO1wRqW7KDVKGss2u028prZ39vj-0vYE~M6benHOmN45lMf6w7kLSkY3~~fknL6g-YXh0KL3UaVOG5EtWTLvqES6ubNLpAEszUwUxfl2KW8rrqGB1J-NNCwnl0UOICRRpfWWr8S3C1A3N8vNsSFKpezjwSaVW2yhyWGzaXPm10lvA8eSYjlMWKNxpOd297UaghHCVhFxOFv3oxeI48GZxcCmj9QqHr~yKu52fZWTBdu22aui6eMW~TzUw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parks and Recreation Board voted to approve a resolution designating the Parks Department as the future manager of the rehabilitated Williamsport Cass County Memorial Center. The resolution (2025‑06) establishes the board’s support for the department to operate the facility after rehabilitation work is complete.

Malcolm Jarrell, who presented the project to the board, described a multi‑phased rehabilitation approach. He said the city became sole owner of the building in 2022 and that the project is a roughly $3 million effort to preserve historical character while adapting the building for community use. Jarrell outlined a three‑phase plan beginning with exterior restoration (masonry and window work), followed by mechanical, electrical and plumbing upgrades and accessibility improvements including an elevator, and finishing with interior fit‑out and furnishing. He said the financing concept under discussion included roughly $1 million in public funds, $1 million in private fundraising and $1 million in foundation grants.

Board members asked about long‑term operating costs and staffing; staff and Jarrell said the city council would have to fund added personnel and that the Parks Department would need additional staff if it formally took on operations. The board’s resolution asks the city council to formalize the designation and to surface any funding or operational concerns. The motion to approve the resolution passed by voice vote.","The Parks Board voted to recommend the Parks Department be designated as the future management entity for the rehabilitated Williamsport Cass County Memorial Center and backed a resolution to forward that designation to the city council.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6218126,"Board untables Melbourne Park lease renewal after tenant says he cannot continue",77,569000,646000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3631161-2599960979d15f2d1550506536157dab&start=569&end=646","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3631161-2599960979d15f2d1550506536157dab/thumbnail_569000.jpg","/articles/6218126/Indiana/Board-untables-Melbourne-Park-lease-renewal-after-tenant-says-he-cannot-continue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6218126-8a3d3023560b0da42804f432e58551ac/orig.mp4?Expires=1771126293&Signature=Ub82Ve6YQ3gVeFUNCItbqPmx5~ACDaHwjg0pHvRwMLKGS-fpBVvwKB1RyNwEfuV1eo6cLUszqD3LGuHRvg6zAIjFJFoAbXUz5Hn6BRvyU2i8oxbokG69AVvUvY2ZY0W~Buv2RHvLY72sD7ZPy7NnkHUBxUcNzTtTvQrsbDzp5xCLjqm6lcgBF5vWAXMzI4lQGaRB3pTVP27KGjk~vqX~H8nRxwldxjx01GdpIEGyNhvYyw3RW7Po91jtZBc-JO374-3EqJZjk5GRmM0jfxvDZ0yTITPKLu9-VXkrfhvaC-gukXEfehDLDTNb5pl21whSeqLD~IlJkefI9u2TdjVStg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parks and Recreation Board voted to take the previously tabled renewal of the Melbourne Park lease for Tony Palmer, doing business as Sports Hideout Foundation, back onto the agenda and then learned Palmer told staff he is not financially able to continue under the current lease terms. Board members said they would leave the item without approval for now and asked staff to return to them if Palmer later seeks to resume the lease.

At the meeting, staff said Palmer informed them he was “not able to do this financially anymore.” The board moved to untable the lease renewal and voted in favor of returning the item to the agenda; after discussion the board recorded no action to reapprove the lease. Members noted that they could revisit the lease if the tenant contacts staff again.

No formal replacement tenant or competitive process was presented at the meeting; staff did not identify next steps beyond leaving the item off the consent agenda until further notice.","The board removed the Melbourne Park lease renewal for Tony Palmer (DBA Sports Hideout Foundation) from the table and heard that the tenant cannot afford to continue; the board took no further action and left the item unapproved.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6218131,"Parks board votes to submit Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for Riverside Park improvements",398,130000,528000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3631161-2599960979d15f2d1550506536157dab&start=130&end=528","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3631161-2599960979d15f2d1550506536157dab/thumbnail_130000.jpg","/articles/6218131/Indiana/Parks-board-votes-to-submit-Land-and-Water-Conservation-Fund-grant-for-Riverside-Park-improvements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6218131-efde6c8bc1cb64fe64098105295498f7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771126293&Signature=MVIFLW6g5ORJrhC5xNf7MWcpWpE6sMqeTnyf7ONWd9WYeF4layfMw4jdzIRJoeLzAHBSiwhBFPQujVDZNzg-B7BUlFCbv-zsS41eeZK7FlJmVo9iBCzHJWpf9AZ1DP8SejSBzQPYgNe53bgYP3~xyKVu8tAPxKaG9ajttmtoiEmEd-JeFw2obZT-Khc9y8iRyE1QHzwZ7z6o5Yrsv9ieaKhUBHIb1k7gDFkfMO7nhxsxELvmgQYDFjjsm3ph0qiOw2ArgOGuj68fSyJd0Ka9ZksB9hayMYAicynKvEjoXTE2xTquIHQp2MgYsXta4n7Tdi7Zy7lcVK5Ay9fL5u46eg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Logansport Parks and Recreation Board on a voice vote approved a resolution to submit a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant application to support improvements at Riverside Park. The board moved to send the application forward and members responded in the affirmative when asked to signify by saying “aye.”

Board members said the proposal would fund accessibility and recreation upgrades at Riverside Park, including playground equipment, safety surfacing, support facilities such as parking and drinking fountains, and restroom enhancements. The board was told the LWCF award process requires further review by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and then the National Park Service; staff said that National Park Service review may take roughly a year after the DNR forwards an accepted application.

The board heard that the LWCF program has a maximum grant award of $1 million and requires a 50% local match. Staff described a planning assumption that the city would provide roughly $500,000 and the Redevelopment Commission would provide another $500,000; if matching funds cannot be put together, the plan would be scaled back to a less expensive alternative. Board discussion also noted that Riverside Park has been included in the city’s capital improvement plan for several years and that parts of the park area fall within a TIF (tax increment finance) district.

The vote authorizes staff to proceed with the LWCF grant application and to pursue city and RDC commitments for the match. Staff said the August 1 application deadline requires a match commitment to be identified by the time of application.","The Logansport Parks and Recreation Board approved a resolution to submit a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application to fund a multi‑part Riverside Park project, with a required 50% local match and an application deadline in August.","actionData","errors"]

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