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Board debates costs, land and timing for potential track-and-field complex
Summary
Trustees discussed options for a track-and-field complex, reviewing ISG estimates from about $1.2 million to $1.5 million depending on scope, noting a capital balance of roughly $2.1 million, and agreeing to consider a short stakeholder survey before deciding whether to buy land or move forward.
Board members and staff spent an extended portion of the meeting discussing a possible track-and-field complex, land acquisition and funding approaches.
Staff referenced a prior ISG planning estimate of about $1.2 million for a basic facility and noted other builds could cost $1.5 million or more depending on amenities and infrastructure. One staff member said the district’s capital balance was approximately $2,118,000, but cautioned that planned purchases (vehicles and ongoing projects) could reduce available funds to roughly $1.7 million for new capital projects.
Trustees debated whether to purchase adjacent land to protect future expansion, weigh risks of neighboring districts building similar facilities, and consider capital certificates or holding capital outlay until more funds accrue. Several trustees recommended surveying stakeholders with a short question or two to test community support before advancing design work with ISG.
