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Riverside Park renovations advance; geese numbers fall but seed-feeding concern remains
Summary
Commissioners said Riverside Park planting plans are advancing with staff coordinating with Beautification volunteers; Ohio Geese Control reported geese numbers are down to about 10 or fewer, but the commission is still addressing someone leaving birdseed in the park. A snapped willow near the playground will be removed promptly.
Village staff reported progress on renovations at Riverside Park and described ongoing wildlife-management work. John Brockway said he is working with Beautification representative Janine Bauman and volunteer Reuben Shaw to select new plantings with the aim of completing them before Blossom. A willow tree that snapped near the playground, he said, will be removed as soon as possible.
Rob Jamieson told the commission that Ohio Geese Control’s latest report shows Canada goose numbers in the park have declined to "10 or less" and that the contractor will continue efforts under its seasonal contract. Jamieson said he will circulate OGC’s most recent report to commissioners.
Commissioners also noted an unresolved issue involving a person leaving birdseed in the park, which staff are investigating as a possible cause of waterfowl attraction. The minutes record concern but do not identify a suspect or next enforcement step.
No formal votes or funding allocations for the Riverside work were recorded in the minutes; the discussion centered on coordination and maintenance steps. The commission will monitor planting progress and OGC’s contract work in follow-up staff reports.
