Park & Recreation Commission Item

Park and Trail Maintenance:

• Maintenance crews will start fall fertilizing applications in the coming weeks. The primary focus will be soccer and baseball/softball fields.

• Irrigation shutdown will start in early October; this process typically takes 3-4 week.  During shutdown, staff will perform all maintenance checks and any necessary repairs for the following season.  

• Staff will be starting fall/winter trail pruning in preparation for winter plowing and maintenance. 

• Maintenance staff are prepping to remove and install the new playground at Stone Creek Park.  

• Crews are planning for new snow removal operations at the new City Hall and Civic Campus.  

• With the outdoor facility season coming to an end, maintenance staff has been busy starting the
  shutdown/closing process. This typically starts in mid-September and will be completed by early
  November.  

• Each year we are fortunate to have a great group of seasonal employees that join our maintenance
  team. This workforce is a critical part of our operational success and handles a majority of the
  daily tasks, allowing full-time staff to focus on more complex projects. Thanks for a great season!