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Lebanon City says splash pad delayed to late June; dog park opens June 6 with 30‑day residents‑only period
Summary
City officials told council the Southwest Park splash pad is now expected to reach substantial completion by the end of June, the Coleman Memorial Park dog park is set to open to residents June 6 with a 30‑day resident-only access window, and the city is still refining its Tyler Technologies rollout and a draft Downtown 5‑Year Action Plan.
Janelle Growe, the city’s director of administration and assistant to the mayor, told the Lebanon City Council on May 26 that the city's first splash pad at Southwest Park experienced winter weather impacts and supply delays and is now expected to reach substantial completion by the end of June. "While substantial completion is anticipated by the end of June that does not necessarily mean the splash pad will be open to the public at that time," she said, noting that the highway department requires time for operational training and final preparations before a public opening is announced.
Growe reported that construction of the new dog park at Coleman Memorial Park is substantially complete and that the city will hold a grand opening Saturday, June 6 at 10 a.m. The city will open the dog park exclusively to Lebanon City residents for the first 30 days to allow staff to process registrations and issue access credentials; following that period the park will be opened to nonresidents. She said "there will be application and passes for access control devices" available at the opening and online.
On technology, Growe said the city has made "significant progress in the implementation of Tyler Technology software" for financial management, permitting and a citizen self‑service portal, while acknowledging that staff are still resolving workflow and training issues after the transition.
Growe also described a draft Downtown 5‑Year Action Plan developed with Downtown Strategies focused on increasing vibrancy, supporting small businesses and encouraging redevelopment; the city said it will announce more details once final review and refinement are complete. She outlined a small business support program offering free on‑demand virtual training and resources and said outreach will include social media, e‑blasts and partner presentations.
Council and press asked operational questions about staffing and access control for the splash pad and dog park and how the city will ensure small businesses know about the support program; Growe and Mayor Sherry Capello cited prior outreach, social media and planned partner briefings and said they will release firm opening dates only when the contractor and staff can commit to them.
The council did not take formal votes on these items during the meeting.
