Mandan Park District Board 2026-10-12

The Mandan Park District Board meeting was held October 12, 2026 (as stated in the transcript). The board considered a proposed splash pad, with staff presenting site options, public feedback, schedule considerations, and potential funding. By roll-call vote, the board approved feasibility studies for Legion Park, Casey Park, and the Custer Elementary site. Staff outlined a tentative $1.5 million funding plan for the splash pad—$1 million from the general fund, $350,000 from the capital improvement fund, and $150,000 from the vision fund—and discussed potentially seeking additional grant funding and funding restroom construction separately. The board also approved a motion authorizing staff to apply for a Land and Water grant. No construction contract or project bid was awarded at this meeting.

The board also considered naming rights for the Mandan Tennis Center. A motion was made to authorize solicitation, with contract terms clarified before any naming rights are secured; the transcript cuts off during the roll-call vote, so the outcome is not clear. Discussion noted that current pledged funds help cover one of the LLC’s approximately $23,000 monthly payments, and that the remaining pledge balance was estimated at roughly $150,000–$170,000. The board discussed clarifying how future naming-rights revenue would benefit the center. Easter Seals Goodwill North Dakota also presented a donation for the Eagles Park universal playground, but the donation amount is unclear in the transcript.