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Parks committee seeks Wood County Park grant, considers goose-deterrent purchase and park improvements
Summary
The Parks, Facilities and Marina Committee reported progress on capital projects, a parks open-house survey and a Wood County Park District grant application; the committee discussed geese-abatement options and solar lighting for parking and pathways.
The Parks, Facilities and Marina Committee reported to council on ongoing capital improvements, grant work and park-management options, and council adopted a resolution authorizing staff to submit a Wood County Park District grant application.
Why it matters: The committee’s work could yield funding for local park improvements and guide design choices for veterans’ park, Island View and other sites; staff also discussed operational needs such as geese control and pathway lighting.
Committee items and council action - Grant application: Committee staff said they are preparing a Wood County Park District grant application with a deadline the coming Friday; council adopted resolution 2025-14 authorizing the city administrator to submit the application. Staff said the grant would come at no direct cost to the city if awarded.
- Capital and facilities updates: Committee reported kitchen and flooring work at a recreation facility, installation of new playground equipment at Beach Street Park, and progress on a lighting design for Veterans Park’s lighted pathway.
- Geese control: Committee discussed options including a remote-controlled “goosinator” device and a trailer system to collect waste; Chief Kitzler was asked to obtain a quote for the deterrent device.
- Outreach and needs assessment: The committee plans an open house and resident survey (mid-November) to gather community input about parks and a planned assessment of tot-lot usage.
Ending: Council approved staff’s effort to pursue the Wood County Park District grant and encouraged the committee to continue public outreach and to return with cost estimates for geese-abatement options.
