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Breaking ground at Steven Decatur Park expected 'any day now,' staff says
Summary
A staff member told the Sparks Commission that construction at Steven Decatur Park is imminent and should not require major parking closures; staff also said contractor coordination will be needed for a sensory garden and that a walk-through is planned.
A staff member told the Sparks Commission on Tuesday, July 7, that the town expects to break ground at Steven Decatur Park "any day now," and that construction should not require blocking much of the parking area. "When I say imminent, I mean it's any day now," the staff member said.
Staff said the contractor — selected following a mayor and council decision referenced in the meeting — will likely coordinate with town staff (named in the transcript as Cody) on installation of a sensory garden and that a site walk-through is needed to finalize details. The staff member said accessibility changes to reach the playground area are possible during construction but that impacts to parking will be minimal.
The transcript also records that three grants have been submitted to support town projects, but it does not specify which grants or the amounts. No construction start date, contractor name, or timeline beyond the "imminent" comment was recorded in the transcript.
Next steps: staff said a walk-through with the contractor and town staff will be scheduled; the transcript does not record a confirmed start date or permit details.
