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Friends of Anderson Park files for 501(c)(3) and creates endowment; permit and staffing updates recorded
Summary
The Friends of Anderson Park reported filing for 501(c)(3) status and creating an endowment to support a proposed Nature Center; the commission also recorded a wildlife photography permit to be issued to Mike Patten and the hiring of part‑time maintenance worker Nick Jones.
Friends of Anderson Park told the commission that it has filed for 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and created an endowment to accept donations, with the stated long-term goal of constructing a Nature Center at Anderson Park.
The commission reviewed a special use permit request for wildlife photography and recorded that a permit will be issued to Mike Patten. Parks Director Barry Wendorf also reported that Nick Jones was hired as a part‑time park maintenance worker and started Jan. 6, 2025. An Intro to dog sledding program at Anderson Park on Jan. 10 (Little Wilderness Program) was noted; a fat tire bike race was canceled and a winter trail day event is to be determined.
