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Council debates near-term repairs and planning work at Winter Sports Park
Summary
Staff proposed four near-term actions — removing tow-rope machinery, relocating a transformer, hiring SE Group for grading analysis and weatherproofing cedar siding — estimated at ~$62,200. Council split over immediate work vs. waiting for a fall master plan; council asked staff to return with a resolution.
Petoskey City staff presented four near-term options for the Winter Sports Park and asked council whether to proceed before a broader master-plan update this fall.
Parks staff listed the options: (1) remove existing tow-rope mechanical buildings that are deteriorated; (2) relocate a transformer at the base of the rope-tow closer to the lodge to free slope area for regrading or improvements; (3) contract with SE Group (an outdoor-recreation-focused consultant) to study slope grading and appropriate recreational design; and (4) weatherproof and repair cedar siding and boards on existing structures. Staff estimated the combined near-term package at roughly $62,200.
Some council members argued maintenance and hazard removal (items 1, 2 and 4) are necessary now, particularly removing unsafe mechanical equipment; others argued the council should wait for a fall master-plan process before committing funds for consulting or regrading. Several council members supported moving forward with maintenance and the consultant scoping; staff said they would return with a formal resolution for council action.
