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Hickory Grove, Heart of Iowa and other conservation projects highlighted; funding and maintenance questions raised
Summary
Staff outlined FY27 projects including Hickory Grove Beach accessibility and bridge repairs, Heart of Iowa Nature Trail signage, archery‑range improvements and cabin work, and discussed multiple funding sources (bond, REAP, trust/reserve and grants) and future maintenance obligations.
Conservation staff reviewed a long list of maintenance and capital projects proposed or underway for FY27 and explained how multiple funding sources — bond proceeds, REAP funds, trust and reserve funds, TIF dollars and grants — combine to pay specific elements.
Key projects discussed included: • Hickory Grove Beach accessibility and construction phase (staff said a cooperative agreement with the Iowa DNR is pending engineer cost‑opinions and has not been…
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