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La Crosse Park Board approves 2027–2031 capital plan amid debate over pool closures and deferred maintenance
Summary
The La Crosse Board of Park Commissioners unanimously approved the 2027–2031 capital improvement plan after a lengthy discussion about deferred maintenance, funding sources and the future of the Northside Pool, which will remain closed in 2026 and has a $1,000,000 request moved to 2028.
President Troese called the La Crosse Board of Park Commissioners to order and, after discussion, the board approved the 2027–2031 capital improvement plan unanimously.
The conversation centered on how to prioritize maintenance across 47 parks while facing operating-budget cuts. Jay Odegard, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, said the department “mainly focused on maintenance” when assembling the CIP and singled out new entries including a slide replacement at Erickson Pool and HVAC and roof work at Myrick Park Center.
On funding for specific items, Commissioner Olsen questioned a $70,000…
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