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Resident tells council Cacoo Park neglected; staff says new playground equipment is on site
Summary
During public comment a resident described long-term neglect at Cacoo Park and requested repairs and new playground equipment; staff and council responded that replacement equipment has been purchased and is being staged for later installation as part of park phases.
A resident identified in the public comment period as Dr. David Herrera told the Lindsay City Council the Cacoo Park playground and landscape are neglected and in need of repair, and he urged council to ensure residents in that neighborhood receive park improvements.
Herrera described overgrown trees, broken swings and a deteriorated lawn and said that previous promises to address the issues have not fully resolved the problems. He asked the city to prioritize improvements and playground replacement in that part of town.
Nut graf: Council and staff replied during the meeting that the project is in phases; staff said replacement playground equipment has been purchased and is currently at a city facility awaiting installation in a later construction phase. Staff reiterated that funding and phasing decisions are being coordinated through the Olive Oak Park project and contingency funds and that larger park equipment installation will occur as construction moves into subsequent phases.
Ending: The council did not take a formal vote on the issue; staff said they will continue to coordinate installation of the purchased playground equipment and factor park repairs into upcoming project phases and budget planning.
