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Council hears need to replace softball field lights; funding to be researched

Lake Benton City Council · July 20, 2026
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Summary

Maintenance Supervisor Travis Lustfield told the council at the July 20 meeting that at least half of the softball field lights need replacement with LED bulbs before next spring; the council agreed to research Foundation grants and other fundraising and tabled the item pending funding research.

Maintenance Supervisor Travis Lustfield told the Lake Benton City Council the softball field needs LED lighting replacements because "at least half of them need to be replaced before the season begins next spring." The council discussed pursuing a grant from the Foundation and other fundraising options and tabled the item to allow staff to research available funding.

Trustee Karen Lichtsinn raised questions about responsibility and timing; no dollar amount or vendor quotes were provided in the meeting minutes. Council members agreed to return the item to a future agenda after staff report back on grant opportunities and cost estimates.