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Council approves relocating playground; city to rely on volunteers and a $10,000 vendor quote
Summary
Early’s City Council voted to move playground equipment to free up basketball court space after a company quoted about $10,000 for the work. Councilors said they hope volunteers will help and discussed liability and city costs.
The Early City Council voted Sept. 9 to relocate playground equipment and discussed paying to move the surfacing that supports the play area.
Mayor William Cougill opened citizen input on moving the playground and repurposing part of the basketball court. Councilperson Pickhinke told the council, "The company that does the pour and play charges $10,000 to move the equipment," and members discussed liability and potential costs to the city if staff or contractors perform the work.
The council moved and approved a motion to relocate the equipment after Councilperson Scadden made the motion and Councilperson Pickhinke seconded. The motion carried by voice vote after members raised their hands in favor.
In discussing next steps, councilors emphasized they hope volunteers will assist to reduce costs but noted the city must consider liability and any additional staff time. The agenda did not include a detailed financing plan for the work; city staff did not specify which department would oversee the removal, transport or reinstallation.
The council did not assign a formal deadline for completion at the meeting. The most immediate next step is to determine whether the city will contract the full move for the quoted price, supplement volunteer work with paid labor, or seek alternative funding.
