Woodland Hills approves lawn contract, schedules playground installation and Summerfest entertainment

At the March 25 meeting, the City of Woodland Hills commission approved a lawn-maintenance contract and reviewed plans for park improvements and community events.

Mayor Killeen reported that Brian Knoll is handling the park and that a playground installation is projected for April 2025. Killeen also said a fence at the park had been destroyed and reported the damage to police; the minutes record no further detail about the cause or suspect.

For lawn care, Mayor Killeen presented a contract proposal from Lawn Pros (Mike Mason): 32 mowings at $195 per mowing. Commissioner Horan moved to approve Lawn Pros for the coming calendar year; Commissioner De Villier seconded and the motion carried. The contract terms recorded in the minutes total $6,240 annually (32 × $195). City staff were not recorded as having provided alternative bids in the minutes.

On community events, Commissioner Hedden outlined the schedule: a Community Yard Sale on May 9–10; Earth Day on April 26 from 9 a.m. to noon with a tree giveaway and vendors; and Summerfest on June 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Hedden said entertainment for Summerfest will be provided by Justin Slaughter, a Towne Creek resident, and his band The Odd Thruple for $1,200; the minutes reference a sponsorship form and a first draft of the city newsletter.

Commissioner Horan also requested use of the gazebo for a graduation ceremony on the weekend of June 6–8; the minutes record the request but no formal approval conditions. The minutes record the city will arrange replacement signage for destroyed signs and that a downed tree in the park will be removed by Horan’s parents.

Next steps recorded in the minutes include contract execution for lawn maintenance and continued planning for the playground and Summerfest.