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Trustees raise safety concerns at Ripple Creek playground; staff offers curb-painting and inspection
Summary
Trustees flagged visibility and small divot hazards at the Ripple Creek playground; Public Works Director Martinson said crews can paint curb tops yellow, will inspect and photograph problem areas, and warned of recurring maintenance costs for repainting.
A committee member told the board that some younger children are tripping at the new Ripple Creek playground because the curb and sidewalk are the same color, and reported several small holes near the shelter that could trip children. "A couple people are wondering if they get to paint the curb a different color because kids ... are kind of tripping over it," the member said during committee comments.
Public Works Director Martinson told trustees staff can paint the curb tops yellow and has an extra gallon of paint from recent road projects, but cautioned that repainting creates a recurring maintenance need. "We definitely do — we'll be starting that here in 2 weeks ... we could paint the top of the curb yellow," Martinson said, and offered to take photos and have crews inspect divots so they are not large enough to cause ankle injuries. He also noted a modest material cost: "It's road paint ... a couple $100 for 5 gallons."
