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Council weighs shared equipment and funding options for parks, flowers and a new trailer
Summary
Council discussed an overtaxed trailer and tank used for watering 53 planned flower plantings, possible sharing of a four‑wheeler bought with class C road funds, and whether the general fund should cover part of equipment replacement or upgrades.
Council members and staff discussed logistics and costs for park maintenance after staff reported the new trailer is being "overwhelmed" by a tank and may need upgrading. Speaker 4 described options including parking the trailer closer to Main Street, using the new street shed, or temporarily using the shop near Herman's area.
Staff and council also considered sharing a CIP‑listed four‑wheeler (intended for street use) with parks; council members emphasized legal limits on using class C road funds for non‑road purposes and proposed splitting costs with the general fund if allowed. Speaker 4 said, "It's gotta be used for street use street use only," when describing class C constraints.
Practical concerns about watering were raised: Speaker 5 noted 53 plants were ordered to place around City Hall and Main Street but cautioned against receiving the flowers until the watering problem is resolved. Staff proposed picking up the flowers next week once watering arrangements and trucks/trailers are organized. There was no formal vote; staff will return with cost estimates and a possible budget request if council directs funding from the general fund.
