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Del City committee OKs seed-solicitation letter and discusses mural, planters and parade prep
Summary
The committee approved printing a formal seed-donation solicitation letter, discussed a mural project (Rose State class collaboration and owner preapproval), shirts design, planters along Rose Lane, and timing for planting and parade preparations ahead of May 16.
The Del City Parks and Beautification Committee authorized staff to draft and print a formal solicitation letter to request donated seeds from local commercial businesses and discussed several upcoming beautification efforts.
Chairwoman Stacy Freitas said a formal letter on letterhead, signed by the chair and staff, would increase the likelihood of donations after informal requests yielded limited results in prior years. Staff agreed to draft the content and combine signatures from the chair and staff.
The committee also discussed a proposed mural at 28th Street (near BC Carpet/BC Clark and a jiu-jitsu business). Staff reported Rose State has a mural class willing to participate under an artist; the property owner asked to review proposed artwork in advance. Members discussed planters for Rose Lane and 29th Street, the potential reuse of chamber-donated planters, watering and maintenance logistics (city property vs. private property), and the need to order planters soon to have them in place before the parade on May 16. Committee members noted a school parking expansion may affect future parking at Rotary Park and asked staff to monitor that project before committing to a parking plan.
Staff also said Karina will provide shirt designs for committee apparel by the next meeting, and members agreed to recruit volunteers for garden maintenance. Several items require vendor quotes or follow-up from committee members, and staff will coordinate next steps.
Why it matters: These items involve community-facing improvements and event preparations that affect public space use, volunteer coordination, and small-budget procurement.
Next steps: Staff will draft the seed letter for committee review and collect pricing on planters and other vendor-supplied items; the committee aims to have necessary items ordered in time for spring events.
