Members of the Parks and Recreation Board join County Councilors at this evening’s public meeting focused on parks and recreation projects that the community is interested in seeing funded as part of the CIP process. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Acting Council Chair Susan O’Leary opens the meeting and welcomes the public to this evening’s meeting in Council Chambers. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Ellie Hayward, a junior at Los Alamos High School is a player with Fusion Volleyball and is explaining the difficulties the team encounters and the need for new courts. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

LAHA Hockey Coach Kevin Brake proposes keeping the outdoor ice rink and building a new indoor ice rink. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

There is quite a turnout at this evening’s capital projects public meeting focusing on Parks & Recreation projects. Councilors and members of the Parks & Recreation Board are listening to public feedback underway in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building.

Ten residents have spoken this evening with more signed up to speak before the meeting ends. Topics so far have included public pools, splash pads, volleyball courts, tennis courts, indoor ice rink and golf course improvements.

Two public meetings remain in February – residents in White Rock can weigh in with their comments on capital projects at noon Friday, Feb. 19 in White Rock Fire Station 3. On the following Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m., the topic will be focused on capital projects related to Economic Development and Infrastructure – that meeting will be in Council Chambers.