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Commission promotes volunteer events and public input: Make a Difference Day, Shady Creek Greenway open house and skate‑park input session
Summary
Commissioners circulated notices for a Great Rivers Greenway open house on the proposed Shady Creek Greenway, encouraged participation in Make a Difference Day volunteer events (including honeysuckle removal and a sculpture park dedication), and noted a public input session Oct. 29 on the skate park and a potential performance park at the RecPlex.
Commissioners shared schedules and outreach details for several upcoming community events and public input opportunities.
Rory circulated an open‑house notice for the proposed Shady Creek Greenway, a 0.36‑mile connector between Elm and Moore being developed in partnership with Great Rivers Greenway; the open house is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 16, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Rec Center.
Emily (staff member) announced a public input session on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 5–7 p.m. at the RecPlex to gather feedback on rebuilding the skate park and on plans for a new performance park near Memorial Park. The city is soliciting resident feedback and asked commissioners to share the event information.
On Make a Difference Day (same date as a sculpture park dedication noted in discussion), commissioners encouraged volunteers for cleanups and honeysuckle removal. A sculpture‑park dedication for former Mayor Welch was listed for 3 p.m. the same day; commissioners invited volunteers to both events.
Commissioners also reported coordination with schools and volunteer groups: Boy Scout troops offered to assist with leaf work as service projects, and the commission will direct volunteers to city staff (Katie Kirby/Irby) for event sign‑ups and logistics.
