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Council: remove playground, replace deteriorated fence after erosion risk at McMinn Park; residents complain about notice timing
Summary
City Engineer Parker told council erosion at McMinn Park is approaching the playground and staff will remove the equipment temporarily and replace a deteriorating fence; residents complained about receiving a Friday-letter notice and asked for timing and funding details.
City Engineer Parker warned the Mentor on the Lake City Council at its April meeting that erosion undercuts soil near the playground at McMinn Park and is “now getting very close to the playground.” He said the city will shore the slope, write a letter with photos and coordinate with contractors to stabilize the site.
City Engineer Parker said two utilities will need relocation and crews are mobilizing for a top-line drainage project; he said bracing may be required for nearby poles during work. He recommended removing the playground equipment while the erosion is addressed, saying: “We don't want anybody to go over the edge. So we'll take it down.” Council members and staff said that work would be scheduled and that tree removal and fence repair would follow the engineer's assessment.
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