Other Community Building Ideas

There is a lot of talk about implementing an indoor pool, but I see flaws with that plan. As seen with Rexburg Rapids, you have odd times that the pool is open, due to the hired lifeguards' daily schedule. Also, as a taxpayer, I wouldn't want to pay towards an indoor pool that I would then have to pay an admission fee every time I want to use it. To mitigate this, I thought that the taxpayers dollars would be better spent towards an indoor park, modeled after the amenities of Porter Park. For example, have a heated sidewalk to the building for quick entrance in the winter months; have turf/artificial grass for easy maintenance; have a playground; have a splash pad (no need to hire lifeguards); indoor rooms for basketball and pickleball; have a small concessions stand or vending machines; and bathrooms and drinking fountains. This indoor park would benefit residents of all ages. Winter months can be fun for outdoor activities, but for those days that you are inside, it can create "cabin fever." Please consider this idea as a gateway to bringing the community together, especially throughout the winter/colder months.

I wonder if a community Public Safety event might work! I attended one of these a couple years ago in another city and it was wonderful. They had a fire truck, ambulance, police car, garbage truck, etc. anything to do with public safety and health. There were booths, activities, and food for families. You could go inside the fire truck, turn on the police siren, nurses and doctors were there to check children’s eyes, there were bags to collect items at every booth or activity. It was very well organized and attended and I think showed the community members how many people are there to help us be safe and healthy

Something that would help is finishing the construction at the exits quickly. It can get very difficult and/or confusing to get into town for residents on the other side of the highway. I don't know why they didn't just do one at a time.

I know it was a huge job but I miss the international folk dance festival

A makers space. A building with technology that may be out of reach or too expensive to purchase normally, such as 3D printers, CNC machine, laser etcher/cutter. Where the public can have access and rent or use there. Doesn't have to be all high tech, can include other creative equipment like sewing, pottery, etc.