HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - November 7, 2001 I-03AGENDA TITLE: Approve a Donation for Blakely Field Improvements and Program Changes
MEETING DATE: November 7, 2001
PREPARED BY: Parks and Recreation Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve a donation for Blakely Field improvements
and program changes.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Parks and Recreation Department has received a proposal
from a citizen interested in contributing $50,000 for improvements
to the east baseball field at Blakely Park. Improvements would
include fencing, a grassed infield, conversion that would allow for
80' and 90' base paths, grading work, concrete work, and installation of sod. The donor has requested
that the field be available for two weekly practices and weekend games from March through September
for a competitive Under 14 baseball league team. The field priority uses would continue to be for City
programs and high school uses with the competitive uses scheduled as a third priority.
Staff has reviewed this offer and believes we may need to shift some practices to Peterson Park and
relocate an adult team's games on weekends in order to comply with this request/proposal. The
maintenance of the field will continue to be the responsibility of the City. All improvements will be owned
by the City as well. Staff anticipates additional maintenance will need to be provided for the
improvements to the Blakely field and also to the field at Peterson Park.
FUNDING: None.
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Parks and Recreation Director
APPROVED:
H. Dixon Flynn -- Ci y Manager
11/01/01
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