The Bismarck Parks and Recreation Department recently sent out a survey regarding a potential recreational complex. Iâm sure many readers remember that a measure to help pay for a new complex failed at the ballot last summer. We talk a lot about how to make our local community a place where people want to live and work. Accessible recreational opportunities are a part of that. In many ways, a new recreational center could be a great way to invest in our community. There is no doubt that the past vote on the recreation center faced headwinds from the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic. But on top of poor timing, I think there are a lot of other issues that need to be addressed before any proposal goes before the voters again.