HAVRE, Mont. (NMB) – The Havre City Council convened on Monday night at City Hall and formally announced their support of an effort to construct a splash park next to the Havre Community Pool.
Brett Patrick of the Natalie Patrick Foundation presented the proposal to the Council and says they will fund the construction costs for the project, estimated at around $350,000.
The City of Havre would be responsible for maintaining the Park, which would be 50-feet by 50-feet. The cost for maintenance is estimated at between $4,500-$5,000 annually.
Now that the Council has given their support towards the project, the Foundation is moving forward with planning and phasing. The hope is for ground to be broken this spring, with a grand opening in June of 2022.
Water used by the splash park would be recirculated, with a cleaning and filtering process included.
It has not yet been decided if there will be an entrance fee to the splash park.
Splash Parks are also commonly known as splash pads or aquatic playgrounds. They allow for children and families to interact with water features. People can play in splash parks without knowing how to swim, as there is little to no standing water.
The vote from the Council supporting the project was 6-0. Derek Eldridge and Ed Matter were not present.
Other action taken at the meeting:
- On first reading, the Council approved four resolutions levying property taxes for the 2021-2022 fiscal year for the costs of street lights, street maintenance, maintenance of the Bullhook system, and solid waste services. For property owners with a 50′ x 140′ corner lot, they will see an overall decrease of $0.42 compared to the fees for these services from the previous fiscal year These resolutions will go through a second reading next month
- The approval of the 2021-2022 preliminary budget, which Finance Director Doug Kaercher says is similar to last years, and residents should notice little to no change in property taxes. A budget hearing will take place on Tuesday, September 7th at 7 PM at City Hall
- The confirmation of Brandon Murnion as a Patrol Officer with the Havre Police Department
- A request from the Havre Chamber of Commerce for street closures on Saturday, September 17th for the Festival Days Parade
- A request to close 3rd Avenue between 2nd and 4th Street on Saturday, September 18th until 9 PM for the Annual Steve Heil Memorial Car Show
- A request from PJ’s Restaurant and Casino to close Main Street behind their establishment on Saturday, September 18th in order to host a Street Dance with live music
