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Park board approves placement of two commemorative rocks along Mitchell trails
Summary
The board approved placing rocks to honor Dwight Scott and John O'Connell at named trail locations after staff presented the proposal from a community member; the motion carried by voice vote.
The Mitchell Park Board approved two commemorative rock placements along city trails to honor long‑time volunteers and trail advocates.
Parks staff (Speaker 1) recapped a proposal previously presented by Dr. Joe to place two rocks: one honoring Dwight Scott along the flow trail at Sandy Beach and another for John O’Connell at Celia Kelly Pines. The proposal followed a recent preference to honor individuals while they are still living rather than waiting until after their passing.
Speaker 3 moved to approve the placements and Speaker 4 seconded. The board voted by voice vote and carried the motion to allow the rocks to be placed at the proposed locations. Staff said they would coordinate exact siting and any permits or placement requirements with relevant departments and report back on installation timing.
No statutory authorities were cited during the discussion; the item moved forward as a board-level parks decision.
