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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fernley public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
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.
Boys & Girls Club growth at the CRRC
Attendance at the Community Response and Resource Center nearly doubled over the summer (223 kids daily), and new fencing and asphalt will boost security and programming space.
Community fishing pond grant
A $100,000 Wildlife Heritage grant will help pay to design and build a new community fishing pond with park amenities.
Park restroom access and costs
A resident corrected earlier figures on portable restroom costs and reported changes at the parks, and the Public Works Director announced restrooms will now be open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
25th Anniversary Statue and Celebration
Fernley turns 25 on July 1. The council approved a rearing wild horse sculpture with Twisted Steel artwork for the Main Street Art Park, plus commemorative coins — silver ones numbered 1 through 50 — going on pre-sale June 1.
Out of Town Park Site Planning
The council was to discuss applying for Design-Preservation Rapid Assistance Teams (D-PRAT) help from the state's Urban Design and Preservation Division for the Out of Town Park site plan.
Public art funding for Murals, Music & Margaritas Festival
Fernley Aces proposed installing public art at city locations during the festival, backed by $6,500 from the Mayor's Community Support Budget.
Off-Highway Vehicle Plan grant application
A resident asked whatever happened to the OHV road rules discussed years ago. Councilman Hanan explained the 2-mile exception couldn't work without a designated park and the effort is tabled pending future area plans with regional parks.