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Pioneer Valley Little League asks Eureka council for field access as official Little League boundary
Summary
A Pioneer Valley Little League representative told the council Eureka is now inside the league boundary and requested scheduling and field access for 9–12-year-old teams; the group offered to handle insurance, background checks and field improvements.
Ray Petrolski, speaking during public comment, asked the Eureka City Council to allow Pioneer Valley Little League to use city facilities after the league established Eureka as part of its official boundary. "We're officially a little league charter, baseball and softball," Petrolski said, noting the organization is nonprofit and affiliated with Little League International and supported locally by the Salt Lake Bees.
The request seeks scheduling and field access for 9- to 12-year-olds and would add a competitive progression that city-run T-ball and coach-pitch programs do not provide. Michelle, introduced as the league president, described the league's safety protocols, including background checks and insurance managed through Little League.
Council members directed staff to forward the league's materials to Patricia so the city can post information on its website and suggested the league coordinate with existing local leagues to avoid conflicts. Council member Charles Davis asked the presenters to share contact information with the parks and recreation official and asked for follow-up. Petrolski said the league already has arrangements to use Goshen fields if local play needs to be consolidated.
The presentation included a pledge to help maintain and upgrade fields if the city grants access. Petrolski said a league website (pioneervalleylittleleague.org) will open soon for sign-ups and additional details. The council did not take formal action during the meeting; staff were asked to collect the league's materials and route them to the appropriate departments.
