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Tee Off & Splash On

The City’s Golf course, impacted by inflation, raises prices as a result. Public input was heard regarding the amended budget for the Splash Pad.

Deer Park Golf Club
The annual report for the city owned golf course was presented by Craig Schuh who is contracted to run all business aspects of the golf course. Inflation has impacted the costs of operations. Subsequently the green fees have been adjusted to help make up the difference in costs. In addition, there is some repair work planned for this summer and the timeline will be dependent on the weather.

Splash Pad Budget Amendment
State law requires a public hearing whenever the city amends the annual budget.. Citizen comments ranged from positive support to stiff opposition on the issue of the Splash Pad. Some of the main concerns were regarding safety and accessibility in the areas around the pool. The council is expected to debate and vote on the amendment at the March 1st meeting.

Watch the video at the bottom or click a link to view a portion of the meeting that is interesting to you.

Key Points:

00:00 – Call to Order & Roll Call
00:25 – Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance
01:00 – Approval of Agenda & Meeting Minutes
01:30 – New Business – Golf Course Annual Report
11:20 – Ordinances – Budget Amendment Splash Pad (Public Input)
19:05 – Consent Agenda
20:25 – Report of Departments
27:10 – Council Member Report
27:45 – Comments from the Audience

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Caleb Stapp, Craig Schuh, Darold Schultz, Deer Park City Council, Deer Park Golf Club, Heather Newsom, Helen Dee Cragun, Jason Upchurch, Naomi Diaz, Roger Krieger, Splash Pad, Tim Verzal

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