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Commission prioritizes Roadside Park playground replacement with $150,000 budget
Summary
Staff presented a $150,000 playground-replacement concept for Roadside Park; commissioners favored using the 2026 allocation for a replacement rather than a trail project and supported selecting appropriate equipment while refurbishing reusable existing items such as swings.
Staff presented a playground-replacement concept for Roadside Park and asked commissioners whether the 2026 $150,000 allocation should be used for playground equipment or for trail work.
The staff representative described vendor renderings, noted the proposal would emphasize multiple smaller play stations rather than one large structure, and said the existing swings could be refurbished rather than replaced. The staff recommended engineered wood-fiber safety surfacing to remain within budget rather than poured-in-place surfacing, which would significantly increase costs.
Commissioners said updating play equipment is a priority and expressed support for using the $150,000 allocation for the Roadside Park replacement this year. A local-vendor option was discussed but staff said the plan does not bind the city to a single vendor and that competitive quotes could still be obtained.
The commission directed staff to proceed with the replacement planning and to return with procurement details and final cost estimates for formal authorization.
