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Council schedules public hearing to consider amending Le Mars park regulations
Summary
Le Mars City Council set a public hearing for March 18 to consider amendments to Chapter 46 (Park Regulations) of the Le Mars Code of Ordinances; commenters raised questions about an endowment and liability/maintenance arrangements for a local trail.
The Le Mars City Council set a public hearing for 12:00 p.m. on March 18, 2025, to consider amendments to Chapter 46 (Park Regulations) of the Le Mars Code of Ordinances.
During discussion and public comment, speakers raised questions about an endowment intended to reimburse maintenance costs for a local trail, and about liability, enforcement and signage if the city assumes responsibilities for trail upkeep. One resident said an endowment referenced in previous discussions has not been formed and asked whether the city would be reimbursed for maintenance and sign replacement; the resident asked the council to direct the relevant advisory committee to report on the endowment’s status.
Council members said that if the city assumes insurance liability for park facilities, it would need the ability to enforce rules; staff confirmed that sign costs and replacements would be reimbursed where applicable. The council approved a motion to schedule a single‑item public hearing on March 18 at noon to consider the ordinance changes.
