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Milo council reviews parks recommendations from Drake University students; prairie restoration and playground replacement flagged
Summary
Friends of Milo Parks received a report from Drake University’s Darling Institute recommending returning a 10-acre parcel to native prairie; council discussed field preparation, seed provision, playground replacement with diverse/musical equipment, stage repairs, Centennial Park tennis court options and a possible donated splash pad.
MILO, Iowa — The Milo City Council received a parks update June 1 after Mayor pro-tem Jeff Griggs said Friends of Milo Parks (FOMP) had received a final report from Drake University’s Darling Institute.
Griggs said the student team recommended returning a 10-acre parcel to native prairie grass and provided grass seed to the city; he reported he has been in contact with Warren County Conservation to get guidance on field preparation and seeding. The council discussed related improvements including adding shade for trail benches, installing a photo-op wall and repairing and updating the City Park stage.
Council members and the student recommendations also noted that the east-side wooden playground at City Park will need replacement “in the near future” and suggested the replacement include more diverse play features, such as musical elements, to broaden accessibility and play options. The council discussed exploring options for the old tennis court area at Centennial Park and noted a splash pad as a potential donated project that could be pursued if funding or a donor is available.
No formal votes were recorded on parks projects at the June 1 meeting; council directed staff and community volunteers to coordinate next steps, including consulting with Warren County Conservation on the prairie restoration work and incorporating Farmer’s Market fundraising efforts for an inclusive swing into park plans.
