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Council OKs Pool Park fencing, approves Faulkner Park playground repairs; lighting and pavilion items tabled
Summary
Lindale approved up to $10,000 for additional chain‑link fencing at Pool Park and approved $24,952.62 to repair playground equipment at Faulkner Park. Council tabled replacement of Pool Park baseball field lighting and deferred pavilion repair decisions.
Mayor Gavin Rasco described a plan to add fencing at Pool Park to protect a new building and the area around the batting cages; after review with the city manager the council approved up to $10,000 for a chain‑link fence to improve enclosure, parking management and child safety.
City Manager Carolyn Caldwell reported that Pool Park pavilions show rust and deterioration; staff engaged a metal building company to assess repair versus replacement and the council tabled action while staff obtains recommendations. Separately, the council approved $24,952.62 for repairs to playground equipment at Faulkner Park following a Parks Board recommendation to repair rather than replace.
