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Council hears parks CIP: Ontario Park phase‑1 placeholder, playground replacement and pool solar considered

Ames City Council · January 21, 2026
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Summary

Parks staff presented a multi‑page parks and recreation CIP that includes a $1.3 million placeholder for initial Ontario Park improvements, ongoing playground replacements (about 13 planned in the five‑year plan) and a proposed solar installation at the Fitch natatorium estimated to save about $23,000 annually and eligible for an AIMS electric rebate.

Keith (parks and recreation staff) summarized parks and recreation projects in the five‑year CIP, starting on page 147. He described Ontario Park development as a phased approach with an initial Phase 1 placeholder of $1,300,000 for parking, a shelter, restroom and access pathways, while noting the city will complete a master plan and that the precise siting and amenities could change after public input and consultant work. "We are not going to — it is kind of a placeholder. We're going to wait until the master…

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