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Steven L. Schanker Plaza to open June 15; ice-ribbon replacement set for after Labor Day, splash pad free to public
Summary
Mayor John Haila said Steven L. Schanker Plaza will open Monday, June 15; the ice-skating ribbon's concrete slab will be removed and replaced after Labor Day at the contractor's expense, temporary fencing around the ribbon will be city-managed, and the splash pad will be free to use.
Mayor John Haila told the City of Ames podcast that Steven L. Schanker Plaza will open on Monday, June 15, and described features residents can expect, including Adirondack chairs, benches, bike racks, and a free splash pad.
Haila said visitors will initially see fencing around the concrete slab that will become the future ice-skating ribbon; that concrete is considered defective and will be removed and replaced after Labor Day. "All the work that is required by the agreement including the removal and replacement is being the responsibility of the general contractor. So, the city is not responsible for any costs associated with that," Haila said, adding the city will handle putting up and taking down temporary fencing in the interim.
On the splash pad, Haila explained the activation is sensor-driven and emphasized that there is no entry fee. "It costs nothing," he said. The podcast also noted signage will help users learn how to operate the splash pad.
The podcast did not include detailed contract language, the contractor's identity, or a timeline beyond "after Labor Day" for the ribbon replacement; those specifics were not specified in the recording.
