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Residents and commissioners press for city action after consultant review finds gaps in sports field access
Summary
Public speakers and commissioners raised concerns about youth access, field rentals to out‑of‑city adult leagues, consultant scope and data quality for a Parks & Recreation analysis; commissioners requested follow‑up workshops and policy clarifications to prioritize resident access.
During public comment and later commission discussion on Oct. 23, multiple speakers and commissioners criticized how the city manages sports fields and youth programs, saying residents and youth teams are being displaced and that a consultant's scope and data are incomplete.
Michael Guardino, director of a local nonprofit soccer club and chair of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, said his organization of 200 to 250 kids pays…
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