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County approves park paving, buys land for bike park and OKs demolition of old Loggers Museum
Summary
The Board approved a $39,812 contract for paving at a county park, confirmed a roughly $190,000 land purchase (half from the County Forest Fund) for a mountain-bike park, and approved demolition of the old Loggers Museum at the fairgrounds to make way for future facilities.
Coos County commissioners on May 20 approved several parks and fairgrounds actions, including a contract to pave a county park parking area, confirmation of a recent mountain‑bike park land purchase and approval to demolish an old Loggers Museum building at the fairgrounds.
Parks staff presented a low quote of $39,812 from Pacific Northwest Civil to complete a parking-area pavement overlay that ties up prior grinding and leveling work. Staff said the work must occur before June when park use increases and equipment access will be limited. The board approved the contract and spending authority.
Separately, staff said the county recently purchased land for a bicycle park, using roughly half of the purchase price from the County Forest Fund and the remainder from grants; the total purchase price discussed was about $190,000. A commissioner noted that County Forest Fund money cannot be used for the general fund and confirmed the fund was an appropriate source for forest-related purchases.
The board also approved a late agenda item to demolish the dilapidated Loggers Museum building at the fairgrounds. The fair board and staff said demolition is planned to occur in coordination with a local fire department as a burn‑and‑learn exercise, and the cleared space is anticipated to be used for future restroom facilities adjacent to the renovated Oaks Pavilion and the new entertainment venue.
Why it matters: These items affect recreation infrastructure, public access and fairgrounds safety. Timely paving preserves park usability during peak season; land acquisition and museum demolition advance long‑term recreation and fairground plans.
Details: Parks staff said one bidder was unavailable in the required timeframe, making the low quote time‑sensitive. The Loggers Museum building was described by fair staff as dilapidated and a potential attractor for unwanted activity; demolition was approved by motion.
Next steps: Parks staff will contract with Pacific Northwest Civil and schedule work before June. Fair staff will coordinate demolition logistics with the local fire department and contractors.
