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Board weighs bleacher donation and sound system as stadium work moves forward
Summary
Contractors dismantled existing bleachers and the district reported free quotes for a stadium sound system; the board discussed donating visiting bleachers (an $11,300 credit to the stadium project if donated) and voted to add the donation for formal consideration at a future meeting.
District staff updated the board on progress and next steps for the stadium project, including the dismantling of current bleachers, quotes for a new sound system and a proposed donation of visiting bleachers to a local youth organization.
Staff reported that Stadium Solutions has dismantled the home‑side bleachers and was preparing the visitor bleachers for removal. The contractor expects to mobilize for footing and concrete work when the district has an approved permit and anticipated that, if permits are secured, some work could occur before the holidays; otherwise work may resume in early January.
Board members discussed a proposal to donate the visiting bleachers to a local youth group; staff said donating the bleachers (rather than scrapping them) would yield an $11,300 credit against the stadium project’s cost because the contractor would not have to scrap and remove the material. The motion to amend the agenda and add formal consideration of the donation to the current meeting passed by roll call, and public comment supported reusing the equipment for youth teams.
No final decision to transfer title or execute an MOU was recorded; the board noted that a memorandum of understanding had been drafted by the solicitor (referred to as Gareth) and that the board needed to take formal action at a subsequent meeting. Staff was directed to vet quotes for the sound system and follow up with permitting and concrete scheduling.
A public commenter said the donation would benefit neighboring communities and youth teams that already play at the site.
