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Council declares Cherry Farms playground equipment surplus amid liability and logistics concerns
Summary
The council declared Cherry Farms playground equipment surplus after staff cautioned about liability and the difficulty of partial salvage; members discussed whether slides could be sold separately and directed staff to consider equitable disposal options and auction logistics before removal.
Council debated whether to declare the Cherry Farms playground equipment surplus and how to handle salvage or sale. Members raised concerns about liability if pieces were removed and the structural integrity of the remaining unit; parks staff (Shay) explained removal is aggressive and that the company contracted to remove the equipment typically pulls it out rather than the city doing the work. One council member noted the need for equal‑opportunity disposal if the parts were to be offered to the public.
After extended discussion about whether to allow piecemeal sales (slides only) versus an all‑or‑nothing removal, council moved to declare the equipment surplus and then approved a motion to declare Cherry Farms playground equipment as surplus. Staff said logistics and timing for removal would determine whether salvage or public auction was practical.
