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Board sets hearing for Morningside-backed proposal to install turf at East High field
Summary
The board voted 4-2 to set a public hearing on an agreement that would let Morningside University install turf on East High’s baseball field under an eight-year arrangement; presentations included estimated installation and long-term replacement costs and who would bear them.
The Sioux City Community School District board voted on Sept. 8 to set a public hearing on a proposal from Morningside University to install artificial turf on East High School’s baseball infield and bullpens. The motion to set the hearing passed 4-2 in a roll-call vote; the hearing will be scheduled at the Educational Service Center for a future date. Why it matters: Presenters said the turf installation would be funded and installed by Morningside under an eight-year lease and would reduce near-term maintenance costs for the district while creating a district-available field for weather-related scheduling. Board members raised concerns about long-term replacement costs and which party would be responsible at the end of the…
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