Mayor honors Halloween spirit with yard of the month awards

During the recent city council meeting, the Mayor and council celebrated the spirit of Halloween by awarding the \"Yard of the Month\" honors to two local residents for their impressive decorations. The initiative encouraged community participation, resulting in numerous nominations, and ultimately a tie between two outstanding entries.

The first award was presented to Robert and Lynette Zeman, who received a $100 gift certificate to Olson's Greenhouse for their festive display. The second award went to Dustin Mayu, recognized for his creative Halloween decorations. The Mayor expressed gratitude to all participants and announced plans to continue the tradition with a similar contest for Christmas.

Following the awards, the meeting transitioned to a public forum, allowing residents to voice their concerns or comments on issues not listed on the agenda. The council reminded attendees to keep their remarks concise, with a three-minute time limit for each speaker. The forum began with Rebecca Nelson, a resident of Payson for nearly three years, who took the opportunity to address the council.

The meeting highlighted the council's commitment to fostering community engagement and celebrating local traditions, setting a positive tone for future events.