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Milan council approves Wilson Park upgrade contract, multiple special events and bills totaling $392,423.40
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Summary
At its April 7 meeting, the Milan City Council unanimously approved a purchase agreement with RTI for up to $25,000 to upgrade Wilson Park, granted a package of special-event permits, confirmed mayoral appointments to the Senior Services Advisory Committee and authorized payment of $392,423.40 in bills and payroll.
The Milan City Council on April 7 voted unanimously to approve several routine but locally significant items, including a purchase agreement for Wilson Park infrastructure work and a package of special-event permits.
Council approved a purchase agreement with RTI for Wilson Park infrastructure upgrades at a price not to exceed $25,000; the motion to approve was made by Councilmember Snyder and seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Kerkes and carried unanimously. The consent agenda — approved by motion of Councilmember Nie and seconded by Councilmember Stafford — included special-event permits for Hot Rod’s Car and Bike Show (Hot Rod’s Motorcycle Awareness & Suicide Prevention Foundation), downtown Parklets presented by the Milan DDA for several businesses, a Milan Mini Con hosted by Adventure Inc., a 30-year Hungry Howies celebration in Tolan Square, and the Milan Farm and Flea Market presented by Lisa and Rob Friese. The council also approved mayoral appointments to the Senior Services Advisory Committee as part of the consent agenda.
Separately, the council authorized payment of bills and payroll totaling $392,423.40 (minutes record gave $392,423.402; clerk records reflect $392,423.40). The motion to pay bills was made by Councilmember Stafford, seconded by Councilmember Gress, and carried unanimously.
Votes at a glance: - Approval of agenda: Moved by Councilmember Kerkes; seconded by Councilmember Nie; outcome: approved unanimously. - Approval of March 17, 2026 minutes: Moved by Councilmember Stafford; seconded by Councilmember Snyder; outcome: approved unanimously. - Consent agenda (special events and Senior Services Advisory Committee appointments): Moved by Councilmember Nie; seconded by Councilmember Stafford; outcome: approved unanimously. - RTI purchase agreement for Wilson Park (not to exceed $25,000): Moved by Councilmember Snyder; seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Kerkes; outcome: approved unanimously. - Payment of bills/payroll ($392,423.40): Moved by Councilmember Stafford; seconded by Councilmember Gress; outcome: approved unanimously.
The council also recorded public comments from residents and non-residents and heard staff and council reports, then adjourned at 9:18 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 21, 2026 (agenda deadline April 15).