During the monthly Eureka Recreation Commission (ERC) meeting last Wednesday, Aug. 29, ERC members asked Director Derek Larcom to gather bids to move the fence at City Park from 235-245 feet to 200 feet. Director Larcom brought the issue to the ERC as erosion behind the fence is taking place. The ERC discussed ways to prevent the erosion, however, getting equipment to the area could be problematic. After visiting the field, the ERC approved gathering bids as moving the fence to 200 feet would benefit area youth as well as eliminating the need for a snow fence to be placed during the Lady Tornado softball season. The ERC plans to meet with the city and Eureka USD 389 once they have additional details on costs before moving forward. A brief discussion was held regarding moving the adult league for next year to Lion’s Diamond and utilizing snow fence; however, no decisions were made. The current adult wood bat league will continue at City Park. Teams had this past weekend off due to the Labor Day holiday but will resume on Sunday, Sept. 8. The seven-team league plays one – one-hour game on Sundays through Oct. 13. A tournament will be held on Oct. 20. Games begin at 2 p.m.
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Sept. 8: 5 vs 2; 4 vs 3; 7 vs 1; 6 vs 3.
Sept 15: 1 vs 6; 7 vs 5; 2 vs 3; 4 vs 5.
Sept. 22: 5 vs 1; 6 vs 4; 3 vs 7; 2 vs 4.
Sept. 29: 6 vs 2; 1 vs 4; 5 vs 3; 7 vs 1.
Oct. 6: 2 vs 4; 7 vs 6; 3 vs 1; 5 vs 6.
Oct. 13: 1 vs 2; 4 vs 7; 5 vs 6; 7 vs 3.
The ERC also reviewed landscaping at the Eureka Aquatic Park as Director Larcom proposed getting rid of it as it is unkept and “just a mess.” It was suggested that the landscape be removed on both the east and west sides, with concrete being poured in one area and grass being planted in the others. The ERC approved to gather bids for the project and will meet with the city before moving forward with the project.
Larcom noted that football equipment has been checked out and practices should be underway. He shared there are 14 student- athletes participating in the travel league for fifth and sixth grade, two teams for third and fourth graders and 26 first and second graders signed up for flag football. During discussion, it was shared that, beginning with basketball signups, the ERC will move sign-ups to digital.
The financial report and the budget certificate were approved as presented.
The ERC meets monthly on the last Wednesday of the month. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 25, TBD.
