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Richmond approves splash pad rules sign; manager gives updates on splash pad opening and parking‑lot paving
Summary
Council approved placement of a splash pad rules sign with emergency and non‑emergency contacts; the city manager said the splash pad likely will not open for Memorial Day and that the municipal parking lot paving is pending additional undercutting.
The Richmond City Council on May 19 approved a splash‑pad rules sign to be placed on the exterior of the pool fence near the splash pad entrance and added non‑emergency contact information at the recreation board’s request.
City staff said the recreation board reviewed the sign and recommended that, in addition to emergency numbers, non‑emergency numbers be posted so residents could report concerns that do not require 911. The council approved the sign placement and staff said the pool guards and pool staff will usually be on site during operating hours to monitor the area.
At the meeting the City Manager provided an operations update: the splash pad is unlikely to open over Memorial Day weekend because of cool temperatures and water‑temperature concerns, and staff now expect opening in the first week of June, weather permitting. The manager also said the municipal parking lot has required additional undercutting due to soft areas; crews hope to have stone in place and available for parking by Memorial Day, but final paving may slip to later in the week depending on undercutting and weather.
Council members noted Parks and Recreation typically closes at 4:30 p.m. while the splash pad is expected to operate later in the evening; the sign was updated to include a non‑emergency police number so callers have an alternative to 911 for non‑urgent matters.
A related public comment: resident Scott Bell introduced himself to the council and said he will have a hearing before the council on June 2 regarding two dwarf goats he recently brought to Richmond; he told the council he had spoken with neighbors and intends to follow the permitting process. Another resident, William Tremblay, described a recent wrestling fundraiser in Richmond that drew about 225 attendees and presented the council with a commemorative poster and ring apron.
The council took no additional action beyond approving the sign and receiving the manager’s updates and public comments.
