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Residents press fence, safety and materials tradeoffs as park team weighs alternates
Summary
At the Nov. 18 meeting, residents and the consultant debated fence options for the Vireo park — base bid wood split‑rail vs. decorative aluminum or concrete alternatives — and staff confirmed a fence is required under the grant that funds the project.
Residents joining the Vireo park presentation raised durability and roadside safety questions about fence options and urged the city to seek the decorative metal fence originally planned. Consultant Larry Reynolds said the base bid includes a wood split‑rail fence while alternates list decorative aluminum and concrete split‑rail options for higher cost.
Participants compared longevity, maintenance and crash concerns along Highway 92; one resident recalled a car taking out a backyard and asked whether concrete posts would fare better. Reynolds estimated the aluminum option was substantially more expensive than the base bid, saying "About 50 to $60 a lineal foot" as a relative cost difference. Staff confirmed a fence is a requirement of the LWCF grant and that the city must meet grant conditions to secure funds.
Board members and the public emphasized durability and appearance, with some favoring concrete alternatives for longevity and others preferring the metal look if bids can support it. The consultant said the team would include the decorative fence and other options as alternates in the bid package and hope bids allow the preferred option to be selected.
