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Park board hears updates on sand volleyball, batting cages, pool painting and AED grant
Summary
Board discussed replacing sand at West Evergreen sand-volleyball courts (staff estimated under $15,000), concrete work for a double batting cage, pool painting in progress, and receipt of two AEDs via a matching grant that requires staff training.
The Park Board received several facility and safety updates, including proposed sand replacement for the West Evergreen sand-volleyball courts, progress on a double batting cage, pool maintenance and a grant-funded acquisition of two automated external defibrillators.
On the sand-volleyball courts at West Evergreen Park, staff said the existing sand is serviceable but not the higher-quality material they prefer. "We can do that for probably under $15,000," a parks staff member said, adding the department could use discretionary park funds for the project. The staff update noted about $5,000 remained in the park discretionary fund and that the board could either pursue replacement this year using discretionary funds or budget the project for the next year.
Board members asked about useful life and trade-offs. A staff member said the higher-quality sand would last longer and the existing sand could be kept and repurposed for winter road sanding. No formal motion or vote was taken; the board expressed general support for pursuing replacement but did not approve spending at the meeting.
Construction updates: staff said installation of a concrete base for a new double batting cage is moving forward but the schedule slipped slightly because of a golf-simulator installation at the contractor's shop; staff expected the next on-site work soon.
Pool maintenance: contractors are preparing the pool for blasting, power washing and painting this week, with taping and prep work under way. Staff said lifeguard hiring is complete and orientation is scheduled; training and final dates for pool opening were discussed as part of season preparations.
Safety equipment: staff reported they received two AEDs through a matching grant from Sioux Empire United Way, one for each concession stand. The grant includes compliance requirements such as AED and CPR training; staff said Nate would coordinate training dates so recreation assistants and groundskeepers receive first-aid and CPR certification.
Other facility notes included sidewalk work near playgrounds and reuse of old sand for winter road mixture. A Girl Scout troop offered to build birdhouses for park trees that were lost in storms; staff said community-donated projects would be welcomed and coordinated.
There were no formal board votes recorded on facility spending in the transcript; staff were directed to return with options and cost estimates if the board wishes to move forward.
