Red Oak OKs upgrades to Billy Goodloe Stadium, including larger bleachers and press box
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Summary
The council approved Ordinance 26-004 to permit extensive improvements at Billy Goodloe Stadium — including a new field house, expanded bleachers and track upgrades — after the school district and residents discussed ADA compliance, parking and building elevations; the motion was amended to include building elevations and passed unanimously.
The Red Oak City Council voted 5–0 to approve Ordinance 26-004, allowing Highland ISD/Red Oak ISD to proceed with a multi-part refresh of Billy Goodloe Stadium that includes a new field house, expanded bleachers, a new press box and scoreboard, track improvements and additional parking.
Roderick outlined the plan and said the stadium project requests a modification to the parking ratio in the PD from one space per three seats to one per 4.5 seats. The ISD representative and residents discussed ADA compliance and the need for elevators and safer restroom/concession access. A resident noted the stadium currently seats about 6,000 and that the project would expand capacity toward 9,000.
Legal counsel confirmed the motion should include building elevations; the motion was amended explicitly to add the press-box elevation exhibits shown during the presentation. Council voted to approve the ordinance with that amendment, 5–0. Staff said future development plans and permits will be required for the construction phase.
