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Park Board asks staff for options to replace torn Memorial Park picnic shelter, including shade alternatives
Summary
The board learned the Memorial Park picnic shelter was torn down and that a rough rebuild estimate is $14,000. Members instructed staff to present options (shade sail vs. rebuilt shelter), funding sources (including a 'banner program' line with ~$23,000), and drawings/costs at the next meeting.
Nick reported the Memorial Park picnic shelter had been torn down due to disrepair and staff obtained a loose cost estimate of about $14,000 to rebuild it. The item is unfunded and not currently in the five‑year capital improvement plan. Nick told the board there is a line item called the 'banner program' with roughly $23,000 that appears under park improvements and may be available to fund work that has not been drawn down in recent years.
Board members urged staff to return with specific options and costs at the next meeting and asked staff to investigate whether a shade sail or a lighter shade structure could meet needs more quickly and at lower cost than rebuilding a full shelter. One member suggested delegating authority to the chair to act on a not‑to‑exceed dollar amount if a quick purchase is feasible to avoid missing the peak season.
The board voted to direct staff to bring back options, including shade structures and rebuilt shelter proposals, and to include potential funding sources and permitting/drawings for Capital Budget consideration.
