Tatlock Field
Proposed Lighting Project
Historical Context and Project Scope
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Project Need
It has been proposed that new lights be added and/or replaced in two locations on Tatlock Field - the upper field and in the stadium. This project is being considered because over the last 10 years, participation in Summit sports has continued to grow. Demand for field time has exceeded the current capacity for scheduling and some play during evening hours is being explored.
Proposal
The current proposal is to install eight light poles in locations on Tatlock Field. Four would be added on the upper field and four more in the stadium. The poles are 70 feet tall with 90-degree downward facing lamps.
History
2006 Summit Recreation Master Plan
Outlined field space as as long-term problem that has been exacerbated by expanded seasons, increased travel teams, and increased adult participation.
2014 Tatlock Site Development Plan
The Tatlock Site Development Plan included lighting the Investors Bank Stadium and replacing the lights on Upper Tatlock Field. These items remained in the plan’s 2018 revision.
October 2, 2018 Council Presentation
A presentation was given at this Council Meeting that outlined goals for the department.
In partnership with Summit Sports Presidents and Field Representatives (including soccer, baseball & softball, lacrosse, and football) as well as SHS AD, prioritized the most pressing needs and developed recommendations to address the gaps:
- Soccer – additional field (will line for Intermediate/Small Sized)
- Baseball – additional t-ball field; expand in-fields to have greater flexibility to accommodate multiple ages
- Lacrosse – fields with turf and lights
- Football – fields with lights
Slide Shown at October 2, 2018 Presentation
Slide Shown at October 2, 2018 Presentation
Management Reports and Goals
2020 Goal: Start to rehabilitate the areas that were identified on the Tatlock Development Plan, starting with the Investors Bank Track and then lighting Investors Bank Field and Upper Tatlock Field.
- 2020 Capital Plan requested full inclusion of the lighting project. Council approved a $50,000 allocation for a light study.
2021 Goal: Investigate and develop a plan for the installation of lights on Investors Bank Field and Upper Tatlock Field.
- 2021 Capital Plan projected lighting work to be included in 2022 Capital Budget
2022 Goal: Work with DCP subcommittee to continue work on lighting options for Tatlock.
- 2022 Capital Plan projected lighting work to be included in 2023 Capital Budget
2023 Goal: Work with DCP subcommittee to continue work on lighting options for Tatlock.
- 2023 Capital Plan projected lighting work to be included in 2024 Capital Budget
Publicly presented at Capital Budget Workshops since 2020
What has the subcommittee done?
December 2019: Request for funding to complete a Tatlock Field lights feasibility study submitted as part of capital project process.
May 2020: Funds are approved to complete Tatlock Field lights feasibility study.
Spring 2022: Contract signed with Premier Product Development (PPD) to complete study and DCP subcommittee created.
September 2022: Subcommittee meets with PPD and lighting engineers.
January 2023: Results of lights feasibility study received from PPD and reviewed by the subcommittee.
December 2023: DCP requests $1.6 million dollars to initiate the project in 2024 Capital Budget.
February 7, 2024: First small group community meeting held.
March 2024: Project removed from 2024 Capital Budget for further community engagement.
Mark Ozoroski,
Director of Community Programs
Elaine Anderson
Scott Lenz
Sharon Clark
David Guida,
Assistant Director of Community Programs,
Common Council Representative:
- 2018: Mary Ogden
- 2019: Matt/Stephanie Gould
- 2020/2021: Danny O’Sullivan
- 2022: Andy Minegar
- 2023: Delia Hamlet
- 2024: Kevin Smallwood
FOUR STEP PLAN
The mayor and council appoint members to the DCP Advisory Board that meets several times
during the year. When a capital project is identified by the board, working groups are often created
to work with DCP staff and project professionals.
STEP 1
The subcommittee meets with industry professionals, engineers, and others to develop a general plan.
STEP 2
Once a general plan is developed, it is presented to neighbors of the Tatlock Park area for feedback.
STEP 3
Plans are edited based on feedback received from neighbors of the Tatlock Park area; the next step is to present the revised plans to the larger community to receive additional feedback.
STEP 4
Plans are further revised based on community feedback and presented to the Common Council for approval.
A Path Forward...
Over the spring and summer there is a commitment to continuing to meet with the neighbors that may be effected by the proposed lighting project and hearing concerns.
We are actively taking steps that will address many of the concerns that have been expressed.
- No decision has been made on when the lights would be allowed to be used.
- Memorial Field is not a viable option, there would be substantial grading work needed to be done, the fields would need to be turfed and project cost would be several million dollars.
- There is no fundraising campaign under way for this project.
- The project has not been approved, no decisions will be made until studies are complete.
- Night games will not be played regularly.
- No permits will be issued for out of town groups.
- This potential project is independent of the Tatlock playground, and the Washington community has not been told that they will need to fundraise for the playground.
- The County is planning to take over scheduling of Glenside Field
- The Anderson Field House will be renovated as a part of the Board of Education Bond Project
Concerns will continue to be heard and will be addressed as we are able to.
The FAQs will be continuously updated and can be viewed on Summitcommunityprograms.com
Next Steps
COMMUNITY FEEDBACK
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
An environmental impact assessment will be completed. A meeting will be held in the fall of 2024 to review results.
We are continuously accepting feedback in a centralized databse.
FIELD SCHEDULES
LISTENING SESSION
The Department is currently working on a survey of sports usage to project future need.
A meeting will be held in the fall of 2024 to discuss park hours, usage limitations and procedures.
On April 7, 2024 at 4pm, A Listening Session will be held. Department of Community Programs staff will moderate the listening session that will be held at the Summit Community Center on 100 Morris Ave in Summit
TRAFFIC AND PARKING
SMALL GROUP MEETINGS
A traffic and parking study will be completed.
A meeting will be held in the fall of 2024 to review results.
April 4 @ 7PM
April 11 @ 10:30AM
April 21 @ 4PM
May 6 @ 7PM