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Owosso parks commissioners approve $3,200 for Hopkins Lake picnic table, discuss garden signage and amenities
Summary
The commission approved a $3,200 millage allocation for a picnic table and bench swing at Hopkins Lake near the community gardens, discussed signage and adding a hose to the gardens, debated cigarette receptacles at the amphitheater versus no-smoking signs, and heard an update that the splash pad is nearly complete.
Commissioner Emily Olson moved on June 24 that the Commission allocate $3,200 in millage funds to add a picnic table and bench swing at Hopkins Lake near the community gardens; Commissioner Ellen Rodman supported the motion and it passed unanimously.
Olson said she will work on design ideas for community garden signage for the board to review, and commissioners discussed potential future garden amenities, including adding a hose to the garden area. The transcript records the motion, support and unanimous approval but does not supply additional implementation deadlines or procurement details.
Separately, commissioners discussed whether to add cigarette receptacles at the amphitheater. Vice‑Chair Jeff Selbig suggested installing no‑smoking signs instead of receptacles. The transcript does not record a decision to purchase receptacles or signs; the item remained a discussion point.
Assistant City Manager Amy Fuller reported in old business that the splash pad is "almost complete." There was no formal vote on the splash pad update during this portion of the meeting; it was recorded as an informational update.
Commissioner Olson led a brief discussion of park trees and a possible community tree initiative; no action was recorded on that item in the transcript. Olson will bring proposed garden signage designs to a future meeting for review.
