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Resident questions nonprofit role, city says fundraising aims to limit taxpayer cost

City of Mills City Council · January 14, 2026
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Summary

A resident asked why a nonprofit was formed to fund Service and Sacrifice Park while the city retains ownership, and urged better collaboration; city officials said the nonprofit’s aim is to raise funds so the project imposes little or no tax impact and the attorney is clarifying roles to improve cooperation.

Connie Hiedamok asked the council why a nonprofit had been created to support the Service and Sacrifice Park when other city parks do not have nonprofit partners and why the nonprofit and city appear unable to collaborate while the park remains city-owned.

“I am very confused regarding our Service And Sacrifice Park and why the city and the nonprofit don't…

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