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Cemetery fencing options presented after partial grant; parks committee details Volunteer Park buildout
Summary
City received $4,800 of a $6,800 fencing grant for cemetery repairs and heard three fence options with cost estimates; parks presenter also described an OPRD Volunteer Park grant (~$68,000) with required local match and playground layout and schedule.
The cemetery presenter (S5) reported the city applied for a $6,800 fencing grant and received $4,800. She presented three options to use the materials award: (1) the original temporary stake‑and‑line fence requiring about $2,000 local contribution, (2) a t‑post/rail approach faced with boards (an estimated $1,449 for materials in one scenario), and (3) a traditional split‑rail with posts/rails, post‑hole digger rental and labor, which could exceed the award for longer lengths.
"We applied for $6,800... and we received $4,800," S5 said, and she provided detailed cost estimates for 300/600/900‑foot scenarios and noted the $4,800 materials award would cover some but not all configurations. S5 emphasized the fence's purpose is to keep cars off grass where burials may be and to protect the site from vehicle damage.
On Volunteer Park, the parks presenter (S5) reported an OPRD grant award of about $68,000 and said the project includes a 37x47 play area, PlayWorld equipment ordered (expected shipping in early August), expansion of soft surfacing, two ADA tables, and a new 6‑foot sidewalk to an ADA pad. S5 said the committee plans to start groundwork after July 4, using fill from the cemetery (around 15–20 yards) and local equipment where possible as part of the city match.
Council asked installation and longevity questions; S5 explained installation labor choices and possible equipment rental costs and warned that some options exceed the $4,800 award for larger fences. No final fence choice was approved during the meeting; S5 said she would email the presentation to city staff for further consideration.
