Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Parks Recreation Pump Track topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Capitola celebrates renovated McGregor pump track after community donation
Summary
City staff reported completion of a renovated McGregor Pump Track funded in part by a local foundation; council and residents praised the project at the Feb. 13 meeting.
City staff on Feb. 13 briefed the Capitola City Council and the public on the completion of a renovated McGregor Pump Track, a multi‑age bicycle and wheeled‑sports facility that reopened with a community event on Dec. 14, 2024.
City presentation: A public‑works spokesperson thanked local donors and contractors for making the project possible, naming Mark and Michael Monti and their foundation (identified in the meeting as the Monti Foundation) for multi‑year financial support and Alex Fowler with Active Sport Construction for the construction work. Staff said the Monti Foundation’s contribution totaled about $90,000.
Scope and partners: The pump track sits on a four‑acre parcel near MacGregor Drive that also contains state park and skate‑park facilities. Public works staff credited in‑house crews with lowering the overall cost by performing tasks such as material transport, fence construction and stormwater best‑management practice installation. Staff named several public‑works employees for their roles in the project’s delivery.
Community use and timeline: Staff said the upgraded facility is used by kids and adults for biking, scooters and skateboarding; the city held a grand‑opening celebration on Dec. 14, 2024. The presentation noted the track’s value as a community amenity developed through cross‑department collaboration and private support.
Cost and funding: Council members and staff discussed the Monti Foundation’s multi‑year support and confirmed the roughly $90,000 figure in response to council questions. City staff did not request additional council funding for this presentation item.
Reaction: Council members and some residents praised the project and thanked staff and volunteers. One council member asked whether the Monti Foundation contribution was a single gift or the accumulation of multiple years; staff responded that it was contributed over a couple of years.
Next steps: No formal actions were required of the council for this presentation. Staff encouraged community use of the facility and noted the city will continue to maintain the track using existing public‑works resources.
