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Ally seeks approval for mindfulness-walk signage project in park
Summary
A volunteer team presented designs for a mindfulness-walk with 10 double-sided aluminum panels and one introduction sign, showing $3,082.63 spent so far and asking the parks group to approve final panels so they can be ordered and installed in 4–6 weeks.
Ally, who identified herself as working for SSM, presented a community-designed mindfulness-walk signage project and asked the parks group to approve final panels for ordering. The project, developed by a team including Ariana, Corey, Justine, Latoya and Ashton, places 10 double-sided aluminum panels plus one introduction sign along the park path to provide breathing and grounding guidance and include a “kids’ corner” that displays children’s artwork from local partners.
Ally said the team spent $3,082.63 on the project to date and has about $50 left to cover shipping. She described the panels as removable: each slips into an aluminum post and can be flipped so park staff or volunteers can change content over time. The group partnered with Murray Park, the Ripon Public Library and the Boys and Girls Club to source children’s art for the designs, and acknowledged Envision for program support.
During questions, a school counselor asked whether similar mindfulness paths exist elsewhere in the county; Ally said this is the first she is aware of locally and walked the group through planned locations (beginning of the path, mid-path, corners near the soccer and softball fields and areas closer to the school). Members discussed legibility and contrast; a commenter suggested adding a white stroke or highlighting behind text for easier reading. Ally offered to arrange a test print with Adam Lucas and to circulate final designs and any required permits to staff before ordering.
The presenters requested approval to proceed with the ordered panels; they said printed panels are expected in about 4–6 weeks and they plan a ribbon-cutting after installation. The project’s partners and sponsors were listed on the presentation and Ally thanked staff for assistance with installing posts and site work.
The parks group did not record a formal roll-call vote on the record in the transcript provided. The presenter said she would share the final design and science-permit paperwork for review once the panels are ready.
