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Buffalo City moves to shut 10th Street park water, advances Piechowski shelter work and weighs pickleball expansion
Summary
Council agreed to shut off water at the 10th Street park at the end of September to avoid DNR monthly testing while unused, heard that Piechowski Memorial Shelter construction is nearly finished with electrical work pending, and noted pickleball players requested more courts and line-painting to be discussed in the 2025 budget.
The Buffalo City Common Council on Aug. 12 agreed to shut off water at the 10th Street park at the end of September so the City will not be required to continue monthly water testing mandated by the Department of Natural Resources while the park fixtures are unused. City Superintendent Stan Meier told the council the ballpark well was abandoned per code by Schaffner Plumbing; council approved the seasonal shutdown to pause required monthly testing until the water is turned back on next spring.
Mayor Ben Holien said most of the Piechowski Memorial Shelter has been constructed; the contractor is waiting on a few supplies and electrical work remains to be completed. Shelter upgrades are listed among the remaining 2024 items budgeted in ARPA funds.
Public commenters asked the City to expand pickleball capacity. John Kriesel said the current surface is not ideal and urged more courts; Terry Heggman thanked the council for buying a temporary net, said courts could be added if reoriented, and noted a locked patio box has been installed so players can set a second net when groups meet. City staff indicated line-painting and permanent layout changes will be considered during the 2025 budget process.
No formal ordinance or funding appropriation was approved at the meeting; staff were directed to implement the seasonal water shutdown and to include recreation layout options in budget discussions.
