Kevin Kluck

The Parks Committee Meeting commenced with a roll call and a period for public comments. Unfinished business involved a discussion regarding the 2026 Colona Scott Family Park Season Rates, though no formal action was taken. The discussion pertaining to the 2026 Colona Scott Family Park Rules and Regulations was deferred due to time constraints. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

Key discussions during the meeting involved the 2026 Colona Scott Family Park rules and regulations, with the understanding that further discussion will occur at the next session once the rules are typed up. The committee successfully discussed and approved the 2026 Activity Center rates. Additionally, the 2026 Colona Scott Family Park swim pass rates were discussed and approved.

The Parks Committee meeting included a public comment regarding increases. Unfinished business involved a discussion concerning the 2026 Colona Scott Family Park rules and regulations, which included a call to law enforcement personnel regarding the City's rules and ordinances on golf carts. Discussions planned for new business regarding 2026 Activity Center rates and 2026 Colona Scott Family Park swim pass rates were postponed due to time constraints.

The Parks Committee meeting addressed the approval of the 2026 rates for the Activity Center and Pavilion, making them equivalent. A key discussion item involved the 2026 Colona Scott Family Park rules and regulations, for which possible action was considered. The committee also set the date for the next scheduled meeting.

The Plan Commission meeting included a debriefing on the Community Survey results, noting priorities such as cleaning up blight and strengthening infrastructure and parks and recreation, and dispelling misconceptions about the elderly population size. A subsequent debriefing on the Visioning Workshop included a review of the 2008 Plan Commission map versus current needs, and a suggestion to partner with the neighboring town of Cleveland to enhance cooperation. The board also discussed the definition of the 'small town' feel and set goals for the next meeting, including bringing mission statements and implementation strategies. A separate meeting was scheduled to review a senior-targeted housing presentation.