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O'Fallon parks superintendent outlines repairs, stadium upgrades and new lighting
Summary
Park superintendent Jeremy Wolfmeyer told the advisory board the department completed backflow testing on roughly 54 devices, prepared a five-year CIP, began full-depth parking-lot repairs at CarShield Stadium ahead of an overlay this fall, installed a new scoreboard, and is rolling out LED lights and security cameras at major fields.
Jeremy Wolfmeyer, O'Fallon park superintendent, told the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on June 10 that crews have completed extensive maintenance and capital-preparation work and are moving several visible projects toward completion. "It's a backflow preventer," Wolfmeyer said when describing the critical devices crews tested; he said the team tested roughly 54 units and performed needed repairs to save money and protect drinking water.
Wolfmeyer said staff has finalized a five-year capital improvement plan and that the construction team has been doing "full depth repairs" to the parking lot at CarShield Stadium so a contractor can overlay the pavement in the fall. He also highlighted a newly installed scoreboard at CarShield Stadium and said the stadium improvements match team branding: "If you haven't seen it, it turned out really, really great."
Lighting changes were another focus. Wolfmeyer described LED replacements at Ozzie/Aussie fields intended to reduce spill light and allow staff to schedule lights by app or desktop: "Her concession workers turn on lights manually right now, but they'll be able to schedule them from their desktop or an app." He said two poles that held water will be finished after the Fourth, weather permitting. The department has also installed some security cameras at Ozzie and plans more installations as network access allows to deter vandalism and assist investigations.
Other operational work includes hail-replacement projects and shade replacements at Brennan's Playground (two shades remain and are scheduled for July), concrete and rock-wall repairs at O'Day Park's land bridge, and general turf maintenance after unusually rapid grass growth this spring. On mowing and turf health, Wolfmeyer said staff prioritized athletic fields during peak growth and have since fertilized and treated for grub worms to improve playing surfaces.
Board members asked about vandalism and coverage. Wolfmeyer said incidents have declined since cameras and park police presence were added but noted network infrastructure limits where cameras can be installed; staff will budget for network and cameras as infrastructure is extended. He also answered questions about lake stocking at Wentzel Park: the city stocks catfish three times a year (those may be harvested) and conducts smaller bait-fish stockings in spring and fall in coordination with the Missouri Department of Conservation.
The department identified a few follow-ups for staff at future meetings, including a check-in on camera rollout priorities and a more detailed status update on the five-year CIP.
