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Parker parks staff reports progress on new basketball court, second phase of jailhouse project seen by Governor’s staff
Summary
Parks and Recreation staff told the commission July 13 that concrete for a new basketball court should be poured within a week, that cemetery bench replacements (36 benches, about $12,000) are being pursued via grants, and that the Governor’s chief of staff toured the jailhouse renovation, which staff said is budgeted for a second phase.
Steve, parks staff for the Town of Parker, told the Parks and Recreation Commission on July 13 that routine summer maintenance is underway and that the department’s top priority is completing a new basketball court, with concrete expected within a week.
The staff update said the town has ordered additional dog-waste dispensers, is tracking possible cemetery-bench replacements (36 benches at an estimated $12,000), and is pursuing grants where items are not covered in the current general-fund budget. Steve said most park projects outside a few line items will require grant funding this fiscal year.
Steve also said the chief of staff from the Governor’s Office recently toured the jailhouse renovation project’s first phase and viewed plans for completing a second phase, which staff said is included in this year’s budget to finish the roof, install windows and replace the front door. "He wanted to see the first phase and what we did and what the plans are moving forward," Steve said.
Commission members asked how projects had been selected for funding. Steve said APS had reached out with project suggestions in prior conversations and that some projects were selected by APS staff. Members were told that lighting retrofits for Erin Hill Field, and picnic tables and benches for the library are the only other park-specific items currently reflected in this year’s budget; other improvements will rely on grants.
The commission did not take formal action on any specific capital project at the July 13 meeting. The department plans to revisit the park priority list during next year’s budget cycle and to seek grant opportunities for items not included in the present budget.
