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School board approves softball site plan; city to bid shared amenities
Summary
The Worthington School Board approved a site plan for a proposed varsity softball complex, allowing the city to proceed with its portion of concessions, restrooms and parking; turf vs. grass will be bid as alternates and the city estimated a $1.5 million commitment.
The Worthington School Board approved a site plan for a proposed varsity softball field and related site work, voting to let the City proceed with its portion of the project and to include turf and grass options as alternate bid items.
The decision lets the city bid its elements — designated as concessions, toilets and a storage building with parking off Clary Street and Eleventh Avenue — while the school will build the varsity field, dugouts, batting cage and press box. "We're looking to bid it in probably January," consultant Chris Zimmer said, describing a project schedule that would start borings and survey work in August and begin design in September.
The board voted to approve the site layout after several board members and district staff outlined how the plan fits a broader complex. Joel, a district staff member who reviewed site logistics, said moving…
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