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Resident urges new off-slough athletic complex to improve accessibility and parking
Summary
A resident urged the Colman-Egan School District 50-5 board to consider a new athletic complex on land away from the slough, citing Centerville’s facility as a model and highlighting improved parking, weather protection and access for grandparents and families.
Mary, a meeting participant, urged the Colman-Egan School District 50-5 board to pursue a new athletic complex on a site she said would avoid the constraints of the slough and provide better spectator access. She said the district "has an opportunity to build an athletic complex" that would allow many spectators to park close by and remain in their cars if they prefer.
Mary repeatedly framed the proposal around accessibility and convenience, saying grandparents in particular would be more likely to attend if parking were near the stands. "Grandparents love watching their grandkids. Let's make that easy and let's do it right," she said. The comment came during the public-comment period and did not trigger a formal board action; board members acknowledged the input and later scheduled a special meeting to review related planning work by district consultants.
