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Malden Park Board flags shortfall, approves May financials
Summary
The Malden Park Board approved its May 2026 financial statement while flagging a potential shortfall tied to salaries, utilities and reimbursements and discussing cost-saving steps including reallocating mowing duties to a staff member named Fred.
The Malden Park Board approved its May 2026 financials at its June 17 meeting while warning of a possible budget shortfall driven by salaries, utilities and reimbursement timing.
Board members reviewed line items and discussed how much of park salaries are paid by the city versus the park board. Board Member Earnest Fobbs and others noted the need to identify savings and reallocation options; staff reported that a person identified only as Fred has begun mowing duties as one step to reduce costs.
Board Member Walker Culp moved to approve the May 2026 financials; Board Member Fobbs seconded. The motion carried, recorded as "Motion Carried 6/0." No additional vote breakdown by name was recorded in the minutes.
The board’s discussion focused on near-term adjustments to avoid the shortfall, including reviewing salary allocations and exploring other operating savings. The board did not adopt any new budget ordinance at the meeting and instructed staff to continue monitoring expenses and bring updates to future meetings.
The Park Board will revisit financial planning and any proposed reallocations at upcoming meetings.
