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Robson Center fundraising group outlines softball-field plan, asks district help to apply for grants
Summary
A community group presented design plans for a new softball field adjacent to the Robson Center, described fundraising progress and asked the board to consider administrative mechanisms (a lease-like arrangement or cooperation with the school district) to allow the group to apply for and accept certain grants tied to district ownership.
Community volunteers described detailed plans for a new softball field to be built just south of the Robson (Robson) Center and asked the school board to consider ways the district could help the project access grants.
The presenters displayed architectural renderings and said the project would include a lowered playing field with bleacher seating on two sides, covered dugouts, a plaza with concrete walkways and storage, accessible seating and a dirt infield with grass outfield that is “turf ready” for a future upgrade. They said the plaza level will sit above the field so spectators can look down into the playing surface.
The group said fundraising has already paid for initial site work and lighting…
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