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Council debates access, security and rental rules for new park building
Summary
City staff said the new park building is not yet ready for public use. Councilors and residents debated whether to keep the building open 24/7, require scheduled access and add electronic controls, cameras, and defined rental rules to protect the asset and accommodate public use.
City staff told the Dell Rapids City Council the newly constructed park building is not yet ready for public use and that the council must decide how to balance public access with security, staffing and maintenance.
At the meeting staff said gutters and some exterior work remain unfinished and that the building is not ready for turnover to the public. "The building is not ready for public use yet," a staff member said, and indicated some outstanding change orders and structural items will be discussed in a future, more detailed session.
Why it matters: The council must set an operating model that protects a city-owned facility while providing public access. Council members and residents weighed options that include leaving the building open…
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