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Resident asks to close Fair Street for fair, volunteers to fundraise for inclusive swings
Summary
A resident asked the board to close Fair Street for the village fair on Aug. 10 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) and offered to start fundraising for inclusive playground swings priced at about $1,000 and $3,100; the board advised coordinating with Recreation Director Brian and said fundraising is permissible.
Coning, a Walton resident, asked the village board for permission to close Fair Street on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a fair and said she had the fair board's support and consent from neighboring residents.
Coning also raised the need for accessible playground equipment at Austin Lincoln Park, describing two swing options: one model she cited at about $1,000 for an inclusive swing that can be installed on the existing frame and another larger wheelchair-accessible unit closer to $3,100. She said she runs local events and could begin community fundraising immediately and asked how to coordinate collection and placement.
Board members welcomed the idea and said community-led fundraising is acceptable (the board noted it cannot run fundraisers directly). They advised Coning to coordinate with Recreation Director Brian to determine placement and logistics and said staff would help with permitting and guidance. The board emphasized that funds raised by residents should be coordinated with staff to ensure appropriate installation and compliance with park standards.
No formal vote was taken; the board directed staff to follow up with Coning and Brian about siting and next steps.
