Parks maintenance manager lists winter projects: fences, bollards, shade cloths, new court surface

Steve Klimp, Parks and Grounds Maintenance Manager, briefed the commission Feb. 4 on winter maintenance projects across the city’s wards.

Klimp reported completion of a large ball-field safety fence-gap replacement at Doc Romeo (Ward 1) and the installation of concrete bollards at Angel Park to deter vehicles from driving into turf areas. At East Las Vegas Family Park crews installed chain-link fencing along a wash to prevent repeated cutting of the soccer fence. Playground shade cloths were replaced at Cimarron Rose Community Center (Ward 4) and James Gay (Ward 5). In Ward 6 crews installed a new basketball court surface and will move on to resurfacing tennis courts.

Commissioners asked about specific projects: Commissioner Sherman asked about construction at the Regional Aquatics Complex (Pavilion Pool); Deputy Director Pat O'Mara confirmed a ground-breaking in January for that project and said it is expected to take about 13 months. Commissioner Martin asked about the schedule for the large playground revamp at Kellogg Zaire Park; Klimp said work is scheduled to start in late spring, after several other playground projects are completed.

Klimp said the department is monitoring bird-feeding policy outcomes: feeding restrictions have "lessened gradually over time" but parks with large water features still report activity and the department uses noninvasive bird deterrents at specific sites. He also noted the trades crew’s workload and that some projects are waiting on staff availability due to recent staffing changes.