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Parks board weighs splash-pad repairs, lacrosse needs and how to spend a $50,000 discretionary budget
Summary
The Parks Board discussed prioritizing a $50,000 discretionary fund for splash pad repairs, lacrosse equipment and small facility projects, clarified procurement rules (three bids for purchases over $3,000), and set earlier internal planning to meet finance deadlines; no formal project approvals were made.
The Parks and Recreation Board spent the meeting reviewing near-term park maintenance priorities and how to use a $50,000 discretionary allocation for the coming fiscal year.
"I think the splash pad is a great resource that needs to be updated for sure," said Speaker 2, urging the board to address safety and usability issues for younger children who cannot use the pool. Board members repeatedly emphasized a phased approach to repairs. "Definitely need to take small bites," Speaker 3 said, noting routine maintenance and safety concerns such as declining slip resistance.
Staff explained how purchases would be procured.…
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