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Council refers pirate-ship playground proposal to parks committee
Summary
Council reviewed a proposal to install a pirate-ship play feature at Lumberjack Park using leftover park funds (proposal estimated 20% of a $3,700 share from the park budget); council voted to send the proposal to the Park & Rec committee for review and recommendation.
Councilmembers discussed installing a pirate-ship playground element at Lumberjack Park and considered budget timing, park priorities and site suitability. A council member noted leftover park funds could cover the item over two fiscal years and estimated a 20% share of the feature at about $3,700 while the parks budget has roughly $8,200 available.
Members raised concerns about site hardscaping, parking, seasonal flooding at Spring melt locations and whether structural work should precede playscape installation. Several councilmembers and park commissioners recommended sending the proposal to the Park & Rec committee for review; a motion to refer the item passed and the committee will meet to evaluate placement, vendors and maintenance needs.
Council emphasized preference for privately funded components where possible and asked staff to return committee recommendations in December or at the next available regular meeting.
