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Parks staff report: Smith Field leveling, splash-park pump upgrades and bike-park grant applications
Summary
Staff reported on spring maintenance, including fall-zone repairs at Lewis and Clark Park, efforts to level Smith Field after settling, upgrades to splash-park pumping and filtration, tree replacements, and pending capital requests including a bike-park grant application to Gallatin County and a Yellowstone Club grant application.
Parks staff updated the Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails and Recreation District board on spring maintenance and capital projects, including work on playground fall zones, leveling a settled baseball field, upgrades to splash-park pumping, tree replacements, and pending grant applications for a bike park.
Staff said crew members completed fall-zone repairs at Lewis and Clark Park, replacing older pea-gravel surfacing with engineered wood fiber to meet the specified depth for the play equipment’s fall height. The board heard that Smith Field — the district’s largest baseball field — has experienced recurring settling likely caused by poor fill material; staff have hauled roughly 50 cubic yards of topsoil this season and plan to hydroseed when weather permits.
On splash-park operations, staff explained the facility’s storage and ventilation constraints increase reliance on water replacement and chemical treatment. The district has added ultraviolet treatment to lessen chloramine buildup, but is now planning to upgrade pumps (and possibly electrical panels) to meet required turnover rates and maintain treatment performance. Staff said county inspectors review turnover requirements under state law.
The district also reported cleanup and grading at Cloverleaf Park, fall-zone work planned for Bridal View Park and Memorial Park, and a specification package going to bid for perimeter-fence replacement and optional backstop work at the baseball complex. Staff said the solicitation includes options for contractor donations that could reduce net cost and expand scope.
Director Stevin noted the baseball season was beginning and provided a participation update: "We have over 600 kids this year, so we are packed," he said, and reminded the board of opening ceremonies that weekend. Staff also said they have prepared CIP ranking packets and expect committee scoring to conclude in time to bring recommendations to the June board meeting.
On the bike park, staff said the district submitted a Gallatin County open-space levy grant application in partnership with the city and also applied to the Yellowstone Club grant program; the Yellowstone Club program caps individual grants at $100,000 and the applicant pool exceeded available funding. Staff will provide updates as grant results arrive.
The board asked for a bike-park update on a future agenda; staff said they can provide an informational update at the next meeting if substantive progress is available.
