The future of indoor aquatics and upgrades to CiCo Park remain a hot topic in Manhattan.

Parks and Recreation officials are preparing a revised survey to gauge public support for a $60 million indoor water facility.

Director Aaron Stewart told the Parks and Rec advisory board Monday that he and deputy city manager Jason Hilgers gathered feedback last week from city, county and school district officials to help shape the survey. All three entities own a stake in the park.

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City commissioners pushed back Tuesday on a draft survey that would measure public interest in supporting a future indoor aquatics center.

The city of Manhattan hopes to poll 400 registered voters to gauge support for funding a potential project through property or sales taxes.

Commissioners, including Jayme Minton, raised concerns that some of the survey questions may be unclear or give conflicting options.

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City commissioners pushed back Tuesday on a draft survey that would measure public interest in supporting a future indoor aquatics center.

The city of Manhattan hopes to poll 400 registered voters to gauge support for funding a potential project through property or sales taxes.

Commissioners, including Jayme Minton, raised concerns that some of the survey questions may be unclear or give conflicting options.

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City commissioners pushed back Tuesday on a draft survey that would measure public interest in supporting a future indoor aquatics center.

The city of Manhattan hopes to poll 400 registered voters to gauge support for funding a potential project through property or sales taxes.

Commissioners, including Jayme Minton, raised concerns that some of the survey questions may be unclear or give conflicting options.

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By Lewis Marien

People of all ages got creative in the new location of Manhattan’s skate park Saturday.

No, they weren’t doing kickflips or grinding the rails, but took part in a “Paint the Park” event co-hosted by Switch Wicked — a screen printing and apparel business founded in 2021 — and the Manhattan Parks and Recreation department. During a three-hour timespan, attendees of all experience levels used spray paint cans to colorize the setting dominated by a solid gray.

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Ongoing maintenance issues within the Blue Earth Plaza water feature will highlight Tuesday’s discussion at the Manhattan City Commission work session.

The open body of water has up to 18 inches of depth in some spots and is a popular wading pool and splash park for the community. Over the past few years, however, Parks and Rec staff have identified safety concerns and problems with operation of the sanitation system, inoperable leapers, and deterioration of the pebble ledge.

Midwest Public Risk found that unintentional use of the feature could lead to a drowning hazard, while exposed bolts are a puncture hazard and stepping stones could lead to slipping and tripping of guests who utilize the space.

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Manhattan Parks and Recreation officials last week announced they won’t implement new membership fees to use the three local recreation centers until July 1 after previously setting the start date for Feb. 1.

Parks and rec director Aaron Stewart in a public discussion last week said the delay will allow time for families to prepare financially or apply for a scholarship.

Officials announced the new fees earlier this month, with the vast majority of online comments expressing frustration and disappointment that residents will have to pay to use facilities that previously were free. Stewart hosted two public discussions last week to explain the need for the fees and to hear feedback from community members.

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