Newport Park Board Meeting 3-26-26

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Areas of Interest (4)

Park Board considers removing underutilized bulletin boards due to ongoing graffiti and vandalism issues.
Executive Director reports upgrades to portable restroom surrounds at parks to reduce maintenance requirements.
The 2026 Pioneer Day planning is underway with a new 5K race registration and school-based button design contest.
Concerns raised regarding the durability and safety of park infrastructure following broken plastic sleds at recent events.

Approve the agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Approve September 25, 2025, meeting minutes

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Adjourn the meeting

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

The only thing I have for you tonight is that we are replacing the portable restroom surrounds at all the parks now.
— Executive Director

MaintenanceExecutive Director's report

If we could get one [bulletin board] back at Busy Beaver... I think the others, I would say no.
— Board Member

Park MaintenanceDiscussion on removing underused park bulletin boards

We could always use more smaller skates... I'm also surprised at how many people have their own skates.
— Board Member

Event PlanningReview of the Jan 31st Family Fun Night

FurrChairperson

Chaired the Park Board meeting.

WhiteVice Chairperson

Participated in event planning discussions.

EgglerBoard member

Attended the March 26th meeting.

WesterburgBoard member

Attended the March 26th meeting.

PerkinsBoard member

Attended the March 26th meeting.

Tom GagliardiResident

Maintains the 'library on a stick' and repairs it frequently.

Steve ShotmillerVolunteer

Organized the croquet game on ice for the Winter event.

Pioneer ParkLoveland ParkBusy Beaver ParkBailey School ForestNewport area