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Council backs Watermelon Days funding, schedules town hall for pond feasibility
Summary
Council approved a $1,000 contribution to Watermelon Days, approved parade routing and time-capsule plans, and agreed to plan a public Q&A during the festival about a proposed Blanchardville pond project and pool feasibility study.
The council approved a $1,000 city contribution to Watermelon Days and discussed parade routes, street closures and coordination with the Historical Society to open a 1976 time capsule. Park Board representative Boevers reported on a golf-course promotion and council approved a $185 half-price cart-rental fee for the rest of the season.
Mike Johnson presented the Blanchardville pond project as a possible pool or pond site and the council agreed to continue with a feasibility study and public outreach. Mayor Justin Lyman suggested "hosting a Q&A town hall meeting during Watermelon Days" to gather community input; the council agreed to plan the meeting and proceed with public notification and a feasibility study.
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