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A few months ago, an “Atmospheric River” kicked of the rainy season with over five inches rain. While a great start to a possibly drought-busting winter season, the storm was so severe that it exposed a problem with the underground storm drain system below the Ralston Middle School field. At some point in the past, a storm drain which was built around 1980 failed and the rainstorm forced enough water through the failed pipe to cause a sink hole that became exposed in late October.
This meant that the field was unusable, and a potentially costly repair was required. The City’s Park and Rec Department has a joint use and maintenance agreement with the school district for use of this field, which meant much of the community was impacted. Fortunately, the School District and multiple City Departments collaborated to secure the site, investigate the cause, and make an expedited in-house repair, completed this week. Total costs between the District and the City were shared relatively evenly. Belmont Public Works Operations team took the lead on the repair, reconnected the 18-inch storm drainpipe, and backfilled the sinkhole to reestablish the turf.
Another great example of our public agencies partnering to share costs and responsibility to repair a critical sports field. A longer-term storm drain enhancement project may still be needed, but for now, the field will be ready for use this spring.
Upcoming City Meetings
Planning Commission, January 18, 2022 7:00 pm
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Commission Recruitment Extended - Apply By January 21, 2022
The City of Belmont is currently recruiting residents interested in serving on the Parks and Recreation and City Planning Commissions. The Planning Commission meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. The Commission reviews and acts on planning applications and makes recommendations to the City Council on zoning and land use issues. There are two openings on the Planning Commission. Parks and Recreation Commission meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. and makes recommendations to the City Council on matters pertaining to Belmont’s Park and Recreation programs, as well as on capital improvements to the City’s various parks and open space areas. There are three adult openings and two youth openings. Youth must be 13-17 with parent consent
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The discussion on transitioning to district elections has begun. Take part in the conversation by joining upcoming Council meetings and/or providing your comments at publiccomment@belmont.gov. More information is available on the City's webpage District Elections | City of Belmont
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