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Parks commission unanimously backs Little League MOU to reserve Canfield site for indoor baseball facility
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Summary
The Coeur d'Alene Parks and Recreation Commission voted unanimously to recommend that city council approve a memorandum of understanding reserving property at Canfield Sports Complex (5370 N. 15th St.) for a Coeur d'Alene Little League indoor baseball facility; staff said the three‑year reservation supports fundraising and will include needed restrooms for recreation programs.
The Coeur d'Alene Parks and Recreation Commission voted unanimously on April 20 to recommend that city council approve a memorandum of understanding (MOU) reserving land at Canfield Sports Complex, 5370 North 15th Street, for construction of an indoor baseball facility operated by Coeur d'Alene Little League.
Staff told commissioners the proposed facility would serve Little League programs and city recreation needs, and would include a permanent restroom facility that would reduce reliance on portable toilets. Interim parks director Adam said the agreement is a three‑year reservation to support the league's capital campaign and noted the parcel would lose “a few parking stalls” but that staff believes there will be no significant operational impact.
Commissioners asked about parking and planning hurdles; Adam said staff will verify parking requirements with planning staff and had counted fewer than a dozen stalls potentially affected. Commissioner Wood moved the recommendation to council; Commissioner McDowell seconded. The motion passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
Next steps: the commission instructed staff to forward the recommendation to general services and then to city council for final approval (council review was noted for May 5 and likely general services the week before). The MOU is intended to support Little League fundraising and allow the recreation division to reserve the building for programs and rentals, Adam said.
The commission's recommendation does not authorize construction or city spending; it reserves the property and supports the Little League's capital campaign while preserving existing terms for city maintenance once a facility is established.
