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Council hears public support, fencing and surface questions for Wilson Park mini‑pitch grant
Summary
Council held a public hearing on a Mammoth County Park Improvement Grant for two mini soccer pitches at Wilson Park. Staff described site work, expected concrete surface, and fencing; residents asked about surfacing, fencing, and future expansion; no objections were raised and the public hearing was closed.
The Borough held a public hearing June 15 on a Mammoth County Park Improvement Grant application to build two mini soccer pitches at Wilson Park. Municipal staff described the proposed work — minor regrading, sight‑work and drainage adjustments — and explained the goal of adding two small-format pitches (3v3 to 5v5 play) to increase opportunities for youth programming.
A project representative explained typical mini‑pitch dimensions (examples given 42x65 ft to 60x90 ft) and said the proposal uses a harder surface (concrete) rather than turf or full natural grass. The presentation noted the project would not disturb existing main-field amenities and would fit two mini pitches into space that otherwise could only accommodate one full-size field.
During the public portion Dan Xavier (52 Brinkerhoff) asked whether the fields would be fenced and whether the surface would be grass or turf. Project staff confirmed fences will separate the two fields and that the proposed surface is a harder playing surface (concrete-style mini pitches). Staff also said deliveries and construction work would be managed to minimize conflicts with park activity and that future expansion to larger fields could be considered later.
Council closed the public portion of the hearing after hearing no objections. The grant application process requires the public hearing record; the hearing itself did not include a final council vote on award of the grant at the meeting.
What happens next: staff will finalize the grant application and follow the county process for award and project design; the borough will return to council or appropriate boards for project-level approvals and any historic or site permitting as needed.
