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Committee advances Bray Park restroom construction, defers playground and pavilion to reduce duplication and cost
Summary
Staff proposed and the committee approved a phasing change for Bray Park redevelopment: advance the $315,000 restroom project and defer a $115,000 playground and $210,000 pavilion from 2026 to 2027 to avoid duplicate utility work and keep the overall completion target of 2028.
Staff presented a recommended phasing adjustment for Bray Park redevelopment to improve financial efficiency and reduce redundant construction work while maintaining a 2028 completion goal.
The phasing table in staff's memo listed completed and planned work: pickleball courts ($650,000; completed 2024), softball ($295,000; completed 2024), playground ($115,000; scheduled for 2026), pavilion ($210,000; scheduled for 2026), and restroom ($315,000; scheduled for 2027). Staff recommended advancing the restroom construction into 2026 and shifting the playground and pavilion to 2027 while keeping funding levels unchanged.
Staff said the existing restroom/pavilion sits in the footprint of the proposed playground and acts as a central utility hub (electric, water, sanitary). Advancing the restroom avoids temporary utility connections, re-excavation and duplicate work; staff also said using a modular restroom (precast unit delivered and set) could reduce weather risk and speed installation. Committee members discussed tradeoffs, noting the playground would be delayed a year but the restroom is heavily used by park users (pickleball, softball, disc golf) and tearing it down without replacement would be disruptive.
A committee member moved to approve the revised phasing; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Next steps: staff will pursue modular restroom procurement and coordinate timing with playground design and other CIP adjustments; formal CIP and budget amendments will be processed through the usual council and board actions.
