Civic issues

Mayor's Pond Park and existing park conditions

Dozens of kids, coaches, and volunteers told the council that Fernley's fields and playgrounds are unsafe and overused — torn equipment, patchy grass, squirrel holes, and no rest time for turf. The sports leagues asked for $611,000-$620,000 in short-term repairs and a long-term multi-sport complex, and council members signaled support for parks staffing and funding in the upcoming budget.