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Council narrowly picks 'Field House at Copper Sky' for new indoor sports venue
Summary
After extended discussion about function and local branding, council voted 4–3 to name the new indoor venue the 'Field House at Copper Sky.' The facility is slated to open in July 2026 and will include configurable courts and spectator seating.
Rocky Brown, parks and recreation staff, described the new indoor venue to the council as a flexible, air‑conditioned facility with four full basketball courts that can be reconfigured to six volleyball courts or 12 pickleball courts, additional restroom facilities, a tournament lobby, and a flex room that can seat about 30 people.
Brown said the facility is slated to open in July 2026 and that the design can accommodate 500‑600 spectators depending on configuration. Council and members of the parks board discussed naming options and whether the word "field house" would mislead because the building will contain courts rather than outdoor fields. Council member O'Rourke and others argued for names that explicitly indicate courts or indoor sports; others favored preserving the Copper Sky brand.
Vice Mayor Wade moved to name the facility 'Field House at Copper Sky' after discussion and debate; the motion was amended and the council approved the name on a 4–3 vote. The transcript records the 4–3 split but does not supply full roll‑call vote names in the recorded excerpt. Several council members said they favored a functional, flexible name and indicated staff will proceed with signage and branding work.
What happens next: the chosen name will be used for signage and marketing as staff continues construction toward the July 2026 opening date.
