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Council presses for forensic audit and seeks progress on parks maintenance
Summary
Council members pushed for action on a previously approved forensic audit, while also pressing city staff for repairs, playground surfacing and lighting at multiple parks; staff promised inspections and a written report.
Council members used the meeting to press staff for progress on two ongoing items: a forensic audit that the council previously voted to pursue and repairs to parks and playgrounds.
The city manager reported the finance department is working on the current audit; he said the forensic audit had not yet moved forward but asked for more time to complete necessary steps. The council president said the council had voted for the forensic audit and that she would continue to push for public action and transparency, noting that citizens deserved answers.
Separately, multiple council members raised long-standing concerns about playground surfacing (mulch or bark), lighting at Jameson Park, and the lack of restrooms at some playgrounds. One council member asked whether portable toilets could be installed at playgrounds for small children. The city manager said staff would inspect parks, provide pricing and a report by the next day, and continue working with the parks department to prioritize repairs.
Next steps: city staff to deliver an updated parks inspection and cost report; council president to follow up on the forensic audit status and press for public action where appropriate.
