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Commission awards $15,000 to Golden Valley for pavilion construction
Summary
Mercer County commissioners approved a $15,000 contribution to Golden Valley Park toward a pavilion project, matching prior practice on similar park projects; the request was for roughly $17,555 and the town will cover the remainder.
The Mercer County Board approved a $15,000 contribution to Golden Valley for construction of a park pavilion.
A Golden Valley representative (Speaker 6) asked the board for $17,555.03 to build a pavilion next to the park on Main Street. Board members compared the request with past contributions to similar projects and debated whether the county typically funded full amounts or partial cost shares.
Speaker 4 moved to provide $15,000 toward the pavilion "comparable to what other projects have received," and Speaker 5 seconded. The motion passed on a roll call vote with commissioners recorded as voting 'aye.' Speaker 6 said Golden Valley would request 50% up front (a $7,500 down payment) and the balance on project completion.
The board did not attach additional conditions to the contribution but clarified the town might fundraise or use its park fund for remaining costs. The county will issue the contribution following the standard administrative process.
Next steps: Golden Valley will proceed with construction plans and submit reimbursement requests consistent with the county's process.
