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Youth league seeks town help for practice diamond; council to buy bases
Summary
League board member Dustin Gordy asked the council to allow construction of a small practice diamond using donated excavation and materials; councilors agreed the town could purchase bases (estimated under $500) and asked for a written cost estimate to formalize support.
Dustin Gordy said the youth league has grown to nearly 300 children across divisions and needs additional practice space. He proposed using donated excavation, lime and trucking to build a small diamond near the existing backstop by the pool and asked the town to purchase the field bases, which he said cost less than $500.
Councilors responded positively, with members noting they could not commit large TIF funds but that buying the bases or the town installing them would be feasible. They asked Gordy to provide a written estimate and to bring numbers to the next meeting so the council could formalize a vote. Town staff (Jesse) and volunteers were identified as available to help install the bases once purchased.
The council did not record a formal appropriation at the meeting; members expressed support pending submission of a cost estimate. The council also noted temporary seating (bottle‑cap benches) and fencing investments already made to improve fields.
