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Irmo council unanimously renames municipal park for longtime public‑services director Wick Klein
Summary
The Town of Irmo council adopted Resolution 2604 to rename the municipal park the 'Wick Klein Community Park' in recognition of 25 years of service by the town's public‑services director and arborist; council invited Klein and his family for a brief presentation and remarks.
The Town of Irmo council unanimously adopted Resolution 2604 on March 17, 2026, officially renaming the town's municipal park the "Wick Klein Community Park" to honor the longtime public‑services director and arborist.
The mayor invited Wick Klein and his family to the front of the chamber as the resolution was read. The resolution cites Klein's 25‑year tenure and credits his leadership for the town's stewardship of public spaces, maintenance programs and the town's designation as a Tree City USA in 2009. The measure directs town administration to update records and signage and takes effect immediately upon adoption.
Wick Klein accepted the recognition and thanked the council and the community, saying he felt "very lucky" and expressing appreciation for friends and colleagues who attended. Council members praised his service and noted the lasting visible impact of his work on parks, trees and town identity.
The action was taken by roll call vote after the item was moved and seconded; the clerk recorded affirmative votes by the mayor and all council members present. The resolution authorizes the administration to install signage and complete related implementation tasks.
The council paired the renaming with brief remarks about ongoing park projects, including current maintenance and grant efforts to improve amphitheater seating and stage facilities.
