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Grand Ledge parks commission notes May 30 Jaycee Park ribbon cutting; Earth Day canceled due to flooding
Summary
Staff reported a Jaycee Park playground ribbon cutting scheduled for May 30, 2026, including a donor recognition sign and an ADA observation platform; the Commission approved routine financials, discussed a We‑Go‑Swing grant application, and agreed to have an Earth Day subcommittee propose alternatives after cancellation due to flooding.
City staff told the Grand Ledge Parks and Recreation Commission on April 23 that a ribbon-cutting for the Jaycee Park playground is scheduled for May 30, 2026, and will include unveiling a donor recognition sign and an ADA observation platform. Mike Hoffmeister of Mannik Smith joined the meeting virtually and re-introduced himself while outlining the next steps for the Master Plan.
The Commission moved to approve the monthly financial statements as presented and place them on file; that motion was moved by Commissioner Amber Slocum and seconded by Commissioner Teri Langley and carried unanimously. Staff also reported on mowing of the parks, the status of ballfields phases II and III, and the current mowing contract. The minutes record that the Planning Commission made an informal request for the Parks and Recreation Commission to consider locational markers along the widewalk and other long trails.
Council Liaison Dave Logel noted that Earth Day was canceled because of flooding and poor weather conditions and thanked the Commission for preparation efforts. Chair Ruthann Jaquette and other commissioners discussed possibly moving the event indoors or holding an alternate spring event to promote park use; the Commission reached consensus for the Earth Day subcommittee to meet and formulate a recommendation.
The minutes do not specify funding sources or grant award status for the We-Go-Swing application, nor a detailed timeline for the ribbon-cutting logistics. Staff and commissioners identified follow-up tasks for coordination with donors, signage, and staffing for the May 30 event.
