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Sunny, a city staff member presenting the plan, told the council the idea began with a petition submitted in April 2022 and that the city has been working with skatepark.org (formerly the Tony Hawk Foundation) and a local consultant on designs. \"We immediately tried to think where we could place this skate park,\" Sunny said, and described the preferred site as city-owned property on Southview Drive that is in a floodplain and therefore subject to review by the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA.

The master plan shown to the council includes an all-access playground, three open shelters, parking, a fitness court (funded by a National Fitness Campaign grant), a walking trail and a state-style skate park area with a \"bowl\" feature and other skate elements. Sunny said parts of the site already have utilities and a rehabilitated existing raised structure on the parcel likely could be used for restrooms.

Sunny told the council that the city and a redevelopment commission have acquired adjacent parcels to consolidate the site and that the fitness-court equipment is already in storage: \"We have equipment here in Martinsville in storage ready to go, as soon as we get the permission that we can move forward with the park.\" He said the fitness court is boxed in roughly \"45 or 50 boxes\" at Darling Street Park pending site clearance.

On timing and approvals, Sunny said the city has drafts ready and expects to submit documentation to FEMA once a county-to-city property transfer is recorded with the recorder's office. He said officials were told to expect a FEMA/Indiana review time of \"anywhere between 6 to 8 months\" and, given federal-level uncertainty, he was \"leaning towards the 8 to 10 month\" timeframe.

Sunny gave an initial construction cost estimate range and funding approach: earlier estimates were $2.5 million to $2.8 million but he said rising costs mean the project could come in around $3.2 million. He said the city expects to roll sidewalk-extension costs and other site work into a bond and that staff are pursuing grants to supplement financing.

Sunny described the procurement approach as a public bid and said the city will seek competitive pricing even though the lead designer/constructor (referred to locally as Hunter) is nearby. \"We will do a public bid, and we will go through the corporate measures to do that,\" he said.

Sunny described outreach with skate users and designers: consultants interviewed local skaters and adapted elements to be all-access and to work on a high water table site with predominantly above-ground features. He emphasized that the design aims to serve both local residents and visitors and pointed to anticipated connectivity to new housing on Artesian Avenue and existing sidewalks toward Williamsburg Apartments.

Next steps staff outlined include completing the county-to-city transfer and recording, formally filing FEMA documentation, then awaiting the federal review and, if approved, conducting competitive bidding and contracting.

No formal council vote on the master plan or funding occurred at the May 13 meeting; council discussion at this meeting was limited to the presentation and clarifying questions from staff and members.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 13, 2025 Park Board Meeting - Martinsville, IN","oneSentenceSummary","Martinsville City staff on May 13 presented a master plan for Southview Park that centers on a state-style skate park and accompanying amenities and said the project cannot move to construction until federal property-use approvals are obtained.","taxTitle","Martinsville City, Morgan County, Indiana","taxId",63770,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6055430,"Martinsville secures roughly $320,000 in grants to relocate C.R. Sheaffer artworks into public spaces",366,2266000,2632000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3318810-3661469e137b3e78a4c45f52235a6cd7&start=2266&end=2632","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3318810-3661469e137b3e78a4c45f52235a6cd7/thumbnail_2266000.jpg","/articles/6055430/Martinsville-City/Morgan-County/Indiana/Martinsville-secures-roughly-320000-in-grants-to-relocate-CR-Sheaffer-artworks-into-public-spaces","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6055430-d73d392738af67a4bcf941fda347e58e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770870526&Signature=ojtLA~rP61E4Jr-0BRliIGGx4qAMJk~YUyklRERz9nxkwXXAXscSOFcWUQLwX18helJGDeGZ1Z8GMQPubkSCc4pTI-t9yfJ5Gr9k-GvGr7lZ4JBK5r3Iq6FITnz1KSVF9mm48E6Z9Uhjeerq12oIsi16uEQI-SK3clxc4Kwgc~c8pFaqoW8yH4b-u8JXYHNdyIGzTWgcB3u8dTMjNg~Od~7hI9GGYgnGoKpLwDSckTyKRaHakwEne5t2SXNIL-3EWOnyzgnjEnJjKqZDX2eT5qirw9-65ufGHHoHPy-VCgxApF5VxBiXqipqj8tCfroxOT5F5dZRG~0KcpaFf5fQEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sunny told the council on May 13 that the city obtained grants totaling about $320,000 to relocate selected works by C.R. Sheaffer into public display locations including roundabout gateways and the venue.

\"We received a grant, that the total of about $320,000 which will be used to bring some of the C.R. Sheaffer's art,\" Sunny said. He described a selection and contracting process that included 32 initial artist inquiries, eight contractor applicants narrowed to four finalists, and finalists who were each awarded $750 to travel to Martinsville to review sites and make proposals.

Sunny said the artworks include large, significant pieces — he cited one of the dancers described in design materials as a six-ton limestone piece — and that the project team is assessing each piece's vulnerability, transport and installation needs. The team has engaged a contractor and a landscape architect to finalize placements and to design lighting and landscaping for public display.

Sunny said the relocation aims to make Sheaffer's work accessible to the public and to provide learning opportunities for the community and visitors. He said the pieces would be lighted and integrated with venue landscaping and that some works may be placed along a venue fence line to create an art walk when concerts are not in session.

Staff did not present a final installation timeline or a formal appropriation vote at the May 13 meeting; Sunny said contractors and the design team will return to the city with designs and implementation plans.","City staff reported a grant package totaling about $320,000 to bring C.R. Sheaffer artworks from a private farm into city displays including a roundabout and the venue; staff described a selection process with finalists and noted logistics and lighting plans",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6055435,"Martinsville parks staff report pool opening May 24, lifeguard staffing and summer event plans",52,334000,386000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3318810-3661469e137b3e78a4c45f52235a6cd7&start=334&end=386","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3318810-3661469e137b3e78a4c45f52235a6cd7/thumbnail_334000.jpg","/articles/6055435/Martinsville-City/Morgan-County/Indiana/Martinsville-parks-staff-report-pool-opening-May-24-lifeguard-staffing-and-summer-event-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6055435-5e3997b421ba65194aa57525df941d60/orig.mp4?Expires=1770870526&Signature=CE~HGiOoMVPF7YFcgqcmnTVpwEIKWqW51O0r-DcXhVmwUKVXZ17akuapxBVvmy9e6eOAovZXInltpn~ruW~tiOWB9OvKrikM-lUOuNdQ9fNqKAaCcUb1fvJYCBYdbm~Yruepa~t~hAkOYIdA9JST9BRXrl0-hJ0ipdJbANDObARG83YeOncuXoSHDLyWh5MgbXAGEt3p9kmUw~UmgWMjo37kQy1unyf7Kq6JYOHFDCMpCxFYehCwSldrXgBYo2zrYW88VobqlaiE7sWlULYLLTUldZ-AKAi3zwkaDe0b9nufVI~BmFkSHdUQbFOeC5qYPPDg3~hHPwCF15scWP8z0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ashley, a parks staff member, told the council on May 13 that the pool will open for the season on May 24 and that staff are preparing operations and training.

\"Currently, we have 25 concession stand workers and 27 lifeguards,\" Ashley said, and added that a few lifeguards backed out and the department has scheduled another training for seven more candidates this Sunday. She said those numbers reflect staff who have completed paperwork and do not include everyone being trained.

Ashley reported routine seasonal work completed in April, including opening shelter houses and restrooms, turning on water to the park, and addressing plumbing issues in two restroom locations. She said the concession stand refrigerator and freezer have failed intermittently over the last few years; a technician serviced the freezer recently and provided a repair recommendation and a replacement price.

On operational systems, Ashley said the parks department is between reservation/management computer systems and plans to use Squire as the point-of-sale system for the pool this season. She said staff rented a lift to install remaining splash-pad features and umbrellas and ordered staff shirts and visors.

Ashley reviewed summer programming: a members-only pool party is scheduled for May 23 so membership-holders can practice on the new systems; the pool must be completed by June 7 for a scheduled tournament; the department hosted the first concert of the season and a second book club meeting; and a craft fair in April had 26 vendors paid with 22 showing on the day due to weather.

Ashley relayed a pedestrian-safety suggestion: a park visitor requested painting a pedestrian crossing behind the staff parking lot where a sidewalk currently ends and pedestrians must cross asphalt. Ashley presented the suggestion to the council for comment and noted she was \"good with\" painting a crossing pending council thoughts.

During the meeting the council approved April claims and appropriations. Chuck Smith made the first motion to approve the April claims and appropriations; Rachel Todd seconded; the council voted in favor on a voice vote.

No further formal budget or staffing actions were made at the May 13 meeting; the report provided operational details and short-term tasks for staff to complete before pool opening.","Parks staff told the council the pool opens May 24, with a members-only party May 23 and a tournament on June 7; staff reported 27 lifeguards and 25 concession workers on payroll, additional training and equipment issues affecting operations, and a resident request for a painted pedestrian crossing behind the office","actionData","errors"]

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Martinsville staff outline Southview Park master plan centered on state-style skate park; FEMA sign-off required

Martinsville secures roughly $320,000 in grants to relocate C.R. Sheaffer artworks into public spaces

Martinsville parks staff report pool opening May 24, lifeguard staffing and summer event plans