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Council hears proposals on ballpark improvements, POW fund use and veterans' meeting; directs staff to follow up
Summary
Council discussed ballpark improvements (splash pad, pickleball court, resurfacing courts), suggested using POW bill funds for ballpark parking access, and heard a proposal from Mr. Kato to convene local veterans; staff were asked to meet with Mr. Kato and return with options.
Councilmembers raised several community and facilities topics during general business, focusing on improvements at the ballpark and a veterans’ proposal.
Council asked staff for a breakdown of how much POW bill money and other funds remain for ballpark improvements and suggested creating vehicle access and parking—one member proposed a vehicular access road colloquially described as "Ballpark Boulevard" to create parking on both sides and free up general-fund dollars. The city manager said he would gather cost estimates for paving and pursue options consistent with POW bill use rules.
Separately, a community member identified as Mr. Kato expressed interest in organizing veterans and honoring them with a memorial or dedicated meeting space. Council directed Mr. Kato to meet with the city manager to develop ideas and bring proposals to the council; no binding action or funding commitment was made at this meeting.
Council also received a status update on recreation-center roofing work and public-works site plan updates; the roofing project is expected to take approximately two weeks and clock-parts for city hall have arrived and await installation.
The council closed the meeting after brief remarks from the mayor and an acknowledgment about upcoming elections and then adjourned.
