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Teresa Bender <br />From: Justin Durrant <justin@durrantfamily.com> <br />Sent: Friday, August 22, 2025 2:29 PM <br />To: Heidi Grahek <br />Cc: Teresa Bender; Tedd Peterson <br />Subject: RE: idea <br />Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use <br />caution. <br />Also, let me give you a little more background and insight. If you feel my idea aligns, I can put something formal <br />together and present at the next council meeting. <br />Centerville's Parks & Recreation mission centers on preserving the natural environment and providing safe <br />outdoor enjoyment year-round. <br />An RC car track —especially if well -integrated (e.g., in an underutilized open area) —can support this mission by <br />offering a new, safe recreational outlet that expands outdoor activity options. <br />1. An official Centerville RC Car Club would be created to maintain the track <br />2. These would be volunteers <br />I also suggest several rules to minimize the impact of surrounding neighbors: <br />1. No gas powered RC cars or trucks. City to place sign. Electric RC cars and trucks do create some noise <br />(along with the laughter and talking of the driver enjoying the track), however the noise level is very low, <br />Less than most vehicles on the roadways. <br />2. Track hours of operation only while tight, no night time racing. Should be open during evening since this <br />enables working families to enjoy with their children. <br />Parks & Recreation Alignment <br />Centerville's Parks & Recreation mission centers on preserving the natural environment and providing safe <br />outdoor enjoyment year-round. <br />Strategic Plan Fit <br />Centerville's Strategic Plan focuses heavily on: <br />• Economic development, enhancing quality of life, and strengthening community offerings. <br />An RC track has the potential to: <br />-Support small-scale local economic development (events, club gear purchases) <br />-Differentiate the city recreationally for families and hobbyists <br />-Strengthen community engagement on municipal amenities. <br />Park Fund Financial Context <br />Centerville's Annual Financial Report highlights a positive Park Fund balance, driven by park dedication fees <br />and reserves. <br />While it expenditures exceeded the budget slightly, there appears to be funding capacity for capital enhancements <br />or pilot -level park improvements. <br />This signals that there may be available funding source or reserve for pilot recreational projects like an RC track. <br />A <br />