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Council discusses splash pad safety and remote‑shutdown limitations after busy opening
Summary
Council members raised safety concerns about the new Towne Green splash pad after staff said the facility cannot be remotely disabled during lightning; discussion covered signage, pedestrian crossings and possible future controls.
Council members raised safety concerns on Aug. 4 about the newly opened splash pad at Towne Green after city staff said the feature currently has only manual breaker control and cannot be remotely disabled in the event of lightning.
City Administrator John Emerick and staff reported that the splash pad has been popular since its opening and that signage and additional landscaping are forthcoming as part of the Towne Green project. During council input, members asked whether the…
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