Plain City seeks consultant for parks master plan, prioritizing multipurpose athletic fields

Plain City Council continued its work session to review an RFQ to select a consultant to develop a parks master plan for two priority sites: the Ranko site (formerly identified in materials as the Ranco property) and Pastime Park. Staff described the procurement as a qualifications‑based RFQ (no fee requested upfront), with an anticipated open date in January, proposals due in February, interviews and shortlists in February and selection for council consideration in March.

Staff said Pastime Park is a 43‑acre site that currently includes disc golf, volleyball, basketball, pickleball, walking trails, a baseball field, a youth building, shower houses and a campground. Keizer Field, the aquatic center and the youth building were identified as elements the staff currently expects to keep in their present locations; other park elements are open to…