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Committee hears concerns about proposed JV baseball field at old softball site; members suggest alternatives
Summary
A committee member urged the district to reconsider a proposed JV baseball field at a frequently flooded site behind the middle school and suggested alternative locations, including existing municipal or private fields.
A committee member raised concerns on Sept. 23 about using the old softball area behind Central Mile Middle School as a proposed junior varsity baseball field, saying the site floods and would not be suitable for play. The speaker said they support the program but not that location and urged staff to consider alternatives such as the large front yard of the school, renovated municipal fields or nearby completed fields developed through community projects.
Committee members discussed options including working with local recreation authorities and the Robbie Gold fields (a nearby community field development) as potential alternatives with lights, parking and existing infrastructure. No formal proposal or vote regarding a site change was taken at the meeting.
Ending: Staff were asked to explore site alternatives and coordinate with local partners before committing funds to the flood‑prone location.
