Sports Pavilion committee hears $1.2M–plus plan to replace aging pinsetters, lanes and oiling machines

The Sports Pavilion Bowling Committee on Jan. 8 received an informational presentation on a proposed FY2026 capital repair-and-replacement package for the bowling center that focuses on replacing the bowling pinsetters, lane oiling machines, gutters and lane equipment.

Committee members were told the pinsetters are nearly 20 years old and that several other lane systems are 20–40 years old, making parts hard to source. Gary Zarik, sports pavilion manager, said the work would be staged so the house stays open — replacing one half of the center at a time — and staff are targeting a summer 2026 installation window so fall league play is not disrupted. He said staff prefer to place equipment orders in January–February 2026 to allow factory lead time and to reduce the risk of shipping delays.

The capital package presented to the committee is part of the broader proposed FY25‑26 capital improvement program. Staff described a bowling‑center share of roughly $1.2 million for lane equipment and related items and said those requests have been funded from…