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Grass Valley council keeps Grindline contract, directs new ad hoc to pursue larger second‑phase skate amenities
Summary
After weeks of public outcry and more than 1,700 petition signatures, Grass Valley council decided not to halt the current contractor's work at Condon Park and instead directed staff to form an ad hoc group to develop a 'phase 2' expansion plan and fundraising strategy.
Grass Valley's City Council on Tuesday heard a large turnout of skaters, parents and community members urging the city to halt demolition at Condon Park and preserve the existing skate facility while building a new, larger park nearby.
Council members, staff and the public spent more than two hours on the item during an informational update. After public comment and council discussion, staff reported that the council's prior vote to award a construction contract to Grindline remained in effect; staff said it would proceed under the existing contract unless council formally reconsiders that award at a later date. The council asked staff to research grant flexibility and to return with a plan for pursuing an additional, complementary park.
Why it matters: The project is funded in part by a state grant (discussed at the meeting as roughly $1.5 million). Council and staff repeatedly warned that changing course risks losing…
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