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Minnetrista reviews park-dedication budget, considers splash pad and used aerial lift truck
Summary
Council reviewed park-dedication and tree-replacement budgets, discussed a citizen splash-pad request and options to fund trail and roof repairs, and heard a proposal to buy a used aerial lift truck for up to $75,000; staff will check grant eligibility before any commitment.
Minnetrista City Council reviewed the city’s park-dedication fund and tree-replacement budget, heard a neighborhood request for a splash pad, and discussed equipment and trail-planning options that could affect the 2025 fund balance.
Staff opened the discussion by calling attention to the park-dedication fund trend and a potential downward shift in 2025 if the city pursues a large-scale project at Lisle Park pending a grant decision. Staff told council the grant outcome is expected in the coming month or two and that decisions about capital work would depend on that result.
The mayor read a letter from local children asking the city to “consider adding a public pool,” framing the request as similar to a…
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