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Council debates $1 million open‑spaces fencing proposal and alternatives
Summary
Councilors and staff debated a roughly $1 million proposal to add fencing and other measures at school fields, with councilors urging alternatives such as cameras, community volunteer programs and increased enforcement; Recreation Director and Deputy Director described existing and planned community programming.
A proposed capital item for public‑works open spaces — described in the workshop as a split project between the city and the school department — prompted significant council discussion on March 4 about preventing vandalism and preserving public access to athletic fields.
Director Gagne and Deputy Director Megan Bates presented the project and answered questions about scope and recurring costs. Councilor Chittum…
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