A compromise on artificial turf?

Monday's commission agenda looks like the commissioners have come to a compromise. Based on Dave Franklin's petition showing 285 supporters (Petition for synthetic turf on Middle and Wildcat Fields) the Commission will be voting on an action to create an ad hoc committee to raise funds for an eco-friendly turf on any field in Mt. Lebanon.

Recommended Action: Move to authorize the Municipal Manager to secure proposals and retain a financial advisor and bond counsel for a $5.5 million recreation bond issue and begin the process to create an ad hoc committee to raise funds to install an eco-friendly turf field on an athletic field in Mt. Lebanon.

285 supporters is a good start for YSA's fundraising campaign.  Skateboarders were able to fund a skatepark that could have come to Mt. Lebanon, so this should be a cakewalk for YSA folks. If YSA can raise the funds, they can build it at Mellon or Wildcat or Middle Fields, or anywhere else for that matter.  You proved your point. The Veterans Memorial was built this way, so get busy and start your fundraising. I am glad that you linked your petition to Lebo Fields, Dave. You will be able to get more support that way. Good luck guys.