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Council hears park maintenance concerns; permanent restrooms not feasible in flood plain
Summary
Council discussed park use and maintenance: Councilman O’Brien urged more dog‑waste disposal options and suggested a permanent restroom, but council was told restrooms cannot be installed because Patriot Park sits in a flood plain.
Councilman Jeff O’Brien praised Patriot Park’s popularity with walkers but raised concerns about numerous piles of dog waste and asked the village to post signs and provide waste bag stations. Mayor Jarvis said a station with baggies is available for pickup.
Councillor O’Brien also asked whether a permanent restroom could replace the port‑a‑potty; Councilman Wynn Kearns said restrooms cannot be installed because the park is in a flood plain. The council briefly discussed interest in a splash park and noted the Blueberry Festival had lower attendance but no major issues.
Council did not take a vote on park improvements at the Sept. 2 meeting, and no funding or timeline was recorded in the minutes.
