Council green-lights modest parks spending while awaiting grant reimbursements

May 11, 2026

Council approved a small parks expenditure (picnic tables, fire rings and minor repairs estimated $5,000–$7,000) but agreed to hold larger park projects until outstanding DNR reimbursements and grant reconciliations are completed.

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The Washburn City Council voted to authorize a limited set of parks improvements — picnic tables, fire rings for monitored beach sites and replacement picket boards — while holding off on larger planned projects until outstanding grant reimbursements from the Department of Natural Resources are reconciled.

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