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Commission presses for better field maintenance and weekend staffing after divots reported at Fighting Creek Park
Summary
Commissioner Frank Flannagan raised concerns about divots in outfields at Fighting Creek Park and questioned trash-can emptying frequency and weekend staffing. Parks staff described maintenance challenges and limited part-time staff; commissioners suggested a sinking fund and outreach to other departments for best practices.
Frank Flannagan raised concerns at the June 4 meeting about divots in Fighting Creek Park's outfields and questioned how often trash cans are emptied and whether part-time weekend staff are available.
B. Campbell described maintenance challenges, noting field damage caused by play and the current schedule for trash-can maintenance, and said the department lacks part-time weekend staff. Flannagan suggested establishing a sinking fund to cover field repairs; Megan Heatwole said the budget includes on-call pay starting in July that could increase staff capacity, and recommended strategic off-season repairs and outreach to other parks departments for best practices. Tom Sulzer proposed an awareness campaign to educate players and parents about how their actions affect field conditions.
No formal budget transfer or new hires were authorized at the meeting; the discussion identified options for staff to pursue and possible future agenda items.
