7. PW Memo Balfanz Park Property
Memo
Date of Meeting: 9/21/2021
To: Mayor, City Council
From: Charles Fischer, Director of Public Works
Re: Balfanz Park Property
On September 21, 2021, Public Works was informed that non-compliant use of Park property
was taking place in the Balfanz Park Property located south of Quality Trail North. Information
was provided relating to ATV use within the park boundaries and brief history of a recent
structure which was built within the park boundary as well. After request to remove the
structure, by the City Administrator, it has since been removed.
While walking through the Park property Public Works witnessed the worn trail used by the
ATV user or users and the installation of make shift bridging across a drainage ditch running
through the property. The continued usage of the trail has caused compaction issues and will
have a lasting effect on the natural revegetation of the damaged areas. In regards to the
previously built structure, clearing of underbrush and other vegetation was done in the
construction and hauling of materials through the park. Concrete footings still remain in the
ground and are clearly visible where the structure once stood.
On September 30, 2021, Public Works installed signage on the Southeast and Southwest corner
of the property. The signage states: No Motorized Vehicles On Park Property.