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Blaine parks department reports strong summer registration; restroom repairs and shelter work under way
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Parks staff said summer registration filled quickly, the Blaine Baseball Complex restrooms are being made ADA-compliant, Osmonds Park shelter work is set to begin, and staff described an asset-management rollout to improve maintenance tracking.
City parks staff told the Park Advisory Board on March 24 that summer recreation registration opened March 9 and quickly filled many programs, and that crews are making progress on several facility repairs.
Jerome, parks staff, said the city processed 683 registrations totaling about $107,500 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on opening day. The PlayNet summer program sold 150 spots and sold out within minutes, he said.
On facilities, Jerome said the Blaine Baseball Complex toilets are back in usable condition after ADA-related rebuilds and that the city will rewire lighting and finish punch-list items; new adult changing tables remain in transit. The Osmonds Park shelter replacement and siding/roof repairs have contractor permits and are expected to begin next week, Jerome said. He also noted that scoreboards ordered for the baseball complex should arrive at month’s end and will be installed by the vendor.
On maintenance systems, Jerome said the city uses an online 'click-to-fix' tool and is implementing a new asset-management system so field crews will be able to log work and time-stamp repairs from handheld devices. He said playground equipment is inspected in spring and fall, with certified inspectors on staff.
Jerome said the parks team has reviewed beach rules with police and will present revised rules to City Council for a first reading in April; changes would remove blanket prohibitions on floatation devices and picnicking and follow the required 30-day period before a second reading.
