Pinnacle School and volunteers to renovate Washington Park baseball field; council clears use and limited sound support

Council members described a partnership with Pinnacle School and local volunteers to ready Washington Park baseball field ahead of the season, and clarified a temporary sound‑system arrangement for a tournament weekend.

Council members said Pinnacle School will clean and paint locker rooms, provide netting and pitching‑practice equipment and perform other field cleanup. The city will provide materials in some cases (paint) and assist with logistics such as placing a roll‑off dumpster; scouts will arrange locksmith services to change building locks so concession stands can be used. Staff said the scouts and volunteers will supply labor while the city will cover some material costs.

A council member said Jill Emerson requested use of the park for a baseball tournament and had taken a screenshot showing a previously approved sound system. Council staff said Emerson had not completed paperwork originally but later did and the council had approved park use and a limited sound setup. Council staff and a facilities manager identified that Emerson did not need a "full sound system" and that "she just needs 1 speaker and a mic." The staff also said the small speaker setup is the same arrangement the city uses for other pavilion events.

Why it matters: the partnership aims to get the field ready quickly for an August season start and to allow community groups to use city facilities. The council did not record a formal vote in the excerpt; staff indicated the park reservation and limited speaker support have been approved administratively and staff will coordinate setup.