August 5 Facility and Recreation Committee Meeting

Representatives from Holabird and Root presented drainage and design plans for possible ballfield renovations at West Ridge Park.

Staff shared images of construction progress at Club Pickel and Padel.

August 21 Finance Committee Meeting

Representatives from W.B. Olson presented cost estimates related to the drainage and design plans developed by Holabird and Root for ballfield renovations at West Ridge Park.

Staff reported there is a community interest in converting the gymnastics space at Centennial Ice Arena into a studio ice rink. Ice Builders were engaged to prepare a cost estimate for the conversion, and staff reviewed the estimated construction costs. In addition, staff visited neighboring ice arenas to compare rink dimensions and assess utilization in order to develop a proforma. Staff also shared the rink dimensions.

Staff reviewed the bid results and provided contract recommendations for the 2025 Concrete Improvements project and the 2025 Asphalt Improvements project.

Staff presented the semi-annual review of cost centers. Revenues and expenses are through July 31, 2025.

August 27 Policy Committee Meeting

Staff revisited Policies 4.16 (Compensation) and 4.17 (Transgender Park Patron), which had been returned to the District’s legal counsel with Board edits. Following an incident on July 3, 2025, staff also reexamined Policy 4.18 (Anti-Harassment and Behavior Management). In collaboration with the Policy Liaisons, staff further reviewed the remaining policies in Chapter 4: General Policies and Chapter 5: Recreation and Facilities.

No additional changes were recommended for Chapter 4: General Policies.

Commissioner Beck raised a concern regarding Policy 5.02 (Registration), specifically the provisions related to Double Registration, and suggested relocating them to Policy 5.03 (Refunds of Recreation and Facility Services). Commissioner Beck also requested the addition of a new guideline in Policy 5.03 to address Drop-In Fee Refunds.

Staff will review Policies 5.02 and 5.03 and present recommended revisions at the next meeting.

August 27 Regular Meeting of the Park Board

The Park Board approved Resolution 2025-10 Granting a Nonexclusive Easement for Storm Water Utilities, 2025 Asphalt Improvements Project Bid, the 2025 Concrete Improvements Project Bid, Ordinance 2025-12: Authorizing and Providing for the Conveyance or Sale of Surplus Personal Property, Ordinance 2025-09 to name the new recreation facility at West Ridge Park “West Ridge Community Center”

Holabird and Root solicited contractors to reduce costs for the drainage and design plans for ballfield renovations at West Ridge Park. Staff presented updated cost options. The Park Board supported Option B: Suspenders – Standard Infield with Underdrains. Staff will seek approval of a Resolution for a Change Order at the upcoming Special Meeting in early September.