City to replace McKee Farms Park signs and set aside splash‑pad maintenance funds

Staff reported misspellings on the three entrance signs at McKee Farms Park and recommended full replacement rather than retrofit for aesthetic and longevity reasons. Eric said the replacement cost for all three signs is $34,000 and that roughly $17,000 of the amendment would be reserved for ongoing splash‑pad maintenance, including repairs and winterization.

Public commenter Patrick Cheney asked that staff explore in‑house repair or retrofit options before replacement; staff replied they had considered retrofit but concluded full replacement better preserved the park’s flagship appearance and longevity. The commission moved, seconded and approved the resolution; the record shows one commissioner registered a nay but the motion carried.