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Lions Club offers two-year trail upkeep as council advances trail signage and park plans
Summary
Council reviewed trail and Centennial Park signage, wayfinding QR code plans, hydration station and pet waste system at the west trailhead, and heard an offer from the Milo Lions Club to maintain portions of the trail for two years; council discussed phased park repairs and difficulty obtaining bids for library, bandstand and park projects.
Councilmembers reviewed multiple park and trail projects at the Dec. 2 meeting and accepted volunteer support from the Milo Lions Club.
Griggs reported the trail arch sign design was reviewed by the Milo Lions Club and returned to Williams Machine Shop for adjustments; council decided grant acknowledgements should appear on the archway and plaques placed on Centennial Park restrooms, and discussed an inclusive Centennial Park sign and wayfinding signs with QR codes linking to the city website. Operations Director Doug Hembry said the north LED sign has been ordered and pole brackets and banners are ready to install.
Hembry also reported he submitted a Warren County application for a waterline to support a hydrant and hydration station at the west trailhead; a culvert has been installed but final cover may wait until spring if the ground remains frozen, and the pet waste station will be installed with the hydration station. Council noted it has been difficult to obtain contractor bids for the library, bandstand and park projects; members emphasized preserving the historic bandstand with shake shingles and discussed phasing the park project (concrete and uprights first, rooflines later).
Randy Uttley, Milo Lions Club President, told council the Lions Club will maintain the trail for two years to help defray outstanding costs, will backfill dirt where needed and will remove old wire mesh and dumped planters. Council thanked him and took no formal action on the offer. Uttley said the club plans a grand trail opening next year.
