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Tolan Square subcommittee presents findings; council hears staff reports and community updates
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Summary
The Tolan Square Subcommittee presented materials gathered over seven meetings; council also approved a Parks and Recreation appointment and heard staff reports including a reported 3,005-vote election turnout and a Milan PD fundraising announcement.
At the Nov. 14 Milan City Council meeting, the Tolan Square Subcommittee presented materials compiled over seven meetings and outlined project benefits and obstacles.
Subcommittee Chairperson Shannon Dare Wayne provided slides summarizing the subcommittee’s work; Dave Snyder presented the second half of the package. The presentation was recorded in the minutes but the transcript does not include detailed slide text or formal council direction tied to the presentation.
During the meeting the council approved Mayor Kolar’s appointment of Carrie Gutierrez to the Parks and Recreation Commission on a motion by Councilmember Kerkes, seconded by Councilmember Thompson. The motion carried unanimously under the consent agenda.
City Clerk Lavonna Wenzel reported election results and said 3,005 votes were counted, thanking election inspectors and in-person voters for their patience during long lines. Police Chief Don Tillery said the department has four new recruits who graduated the academy and announced that this year’s fundraising campaign will be different from the usual "No-Shave November," directing people to a GoFundMe page titled "Milan PD Gives back to the Community." Parks and Recreation Director Ellen Bell described the first "Pumpkin Launch" as a success and noted videos of the event are available on Joe Ringbloom’s Facebook page. DDA Mainstreet Director Jill Tewsley said MLive featured several downtown events, reminded residents of Small Business Saturday on Nov. 26 starting at 8 a.m. with a giveaway for the first 150 attendees, and promoted the Milan High School play "Puff" with two Saturday performances at $5 admission.
Councilmembers exchanged brief community remarks, including recognition from Councilmember Wayne of recent accomplishments by Milan female athletes. The meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.