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Jefferson council permanently closes Playland of Dreams playground, plans raze and site prep when funds available
Summary
Citing public safety concerns, the Jefferson Common Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 50 to permanently close the Playland of Dreams playground at Riverfront Park and proceed with raze and site preparation when funding becomes available.
The Jefferson Common Council on Aug. 20 voted to permanently close the Playland of Dreams playground at Riverfront Park following staff safety concerns and recommendations from a Playland of Dreams ADHOC Committee.
Ald. Neils introduced Resolution No. 50, which noted that Parks & Recreation staff had closed the structure because of public safety issues, that the city had monitored the structure and undertaken preventative maintenance, and that staff and the ADHOC Committee recommended eventual replacement. The resolution authorizes permanent closure of the existing structure and directs razing and site preparation for a future build when funding is available.
The resolution was adopted unanimously. The minutes do not specify a timeline or funding source for the replacement; council members approved moving forward with site preparation only after funds are secured.
