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Howe Park plans scaled back as council works to shrink costs; ball-field work eyed for July
Summary
Council members said the Howe Park project has been scaled down — garden and outfield plans reduced — while engineers and Ogden Municipal Utilities explore using city-owned poles and lights to reduce costs. The park committee will seek grants and hopes to begin ball-field work in July.
Council members reported progress and cost-saving measures on the Howe Park project at the Jan. 13 meeting. Councilwoman Lori Anderson said she, Councilman Aaron Crane and City Administrator Emily Clausen met with engineers to reduce the project's budget by coordinating with Ogden Municipal Utilities to obtain lights and poles, and by scaling back the garden area and outfields.
Anderson said the park committee will pursue grant opportunities and readjust the project budget accordingly. The council discussed a timeline that aims for work on the ball fields to begin in July, subject to final budgets and grant outcomes. Anderson also raised the question of whether the city will move forward with hiring a building inspector; City Administrator Emily Clausen said the city is still looking into that possibility.
Councilman Brian Reimers reported he had contacted Black Hills Energy for guidance on generator permitting and had been in touch with Nate Steffes regarding the industrial park; Reimers said he would update the council when responses are received.
The council did not take formal action on the Howe Park project at this meeting; staff and the park committee were directed to pursue grants and further cost estimates.
