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Committee outlines repairs and upgrades at Purvis Park and other parks
Summary
Committee members prioritized roof and bathroom repairs, pool leak investigation, shade and playground safety upgrades, and updated signage; staff applied for a NOPEC Foundation grant for bike racks across the city.
University Heights’ Recreation Committee identified a set of maintenance and capital priorities for Purvis Park and other city parks during its Oct. 8 meeting, including urgent roof and bathroom repairs, pool‑plant diagnostics, shade installations and signage updates.
Pool manager Christine Kletecka described storm damage to awnings and a section of roofing and said the pool has a long‑running leak staff want investigated. "They badly needed to get some extra shading at the pool," Kletecka said, and she urged separate shower stalls and improved temperature controls in the men’s and women’s locker rooms.
Cooney said he had asked for a comprehensive maintenance review of the approximately 25‑to‑30‑year‑old pool plant so the city would know what might require larger repairs and when to schedule them to avoid unplanned shutdowns.
Kletecka also raised safety items such as replacing worn grip strips on diving boards and on slide steps, and repairing a damaged awning and flashing near the guard room. Frank Pines and Cooney confirmed storm damage had worsened existing roof and awning problems.
Mayor Michael Dylan Brennan noted the council plans to seek bids for a replacement roadside Purvis Park sign and asked that internal signage be updated to match city branding. "They should follow the city branding, in Motiva font and have the city colors represented," Brennan said.
On park amenities, Mrs. Bremer Fisher said she applied to the NOPEC Foundation earlier this year for bike racks across the city, including Purvis Park, and expected to hear whether the grant was awarded this month; if successful, installation could occur by spring. Cooney emphasized that existing bike racks were deteriorated and had contributed to theft vulnerabilities.
Committee members also discussed shorter‑term, lower‑cost items for the budget—new windscreens for tennis courts, painting, locker repairs, faucet replacements, and new signage listing current rules—while asking staff to prioritize the roof, leak investigation and safety repairs.
No formal motions to authorize major capital spending were made; Cooney said staff will return with estimates to guide budget decisions.
