Council holds off on Hal Murray Softball Complex expansion; will explore lighting replacement
Feb 3, 2026
Council members decided not to pursue an expansion grant for the Hal Murray Softball Complex due to budget constraints and limited community-driven fundraising, and asked staff to explore lighting replacement options instead.
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Interim City Manager Brown briefed the council on the Hal Murray Softball Complex expansion and improvement project, telling the council that current budget constraints and significant construction costs make proceeding with a study and grant pursuit problematic. Brown contrasted the project with the Sunken Gardens effort, which had stronger community fundraising and support.
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