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Boy Scouts representative seeks council approval for bat-house Eagle Scout project in Dell Rapids park
Summary
A Boy Scouts representative asked the Dell Rapids council to approve an Eagle Scout project to install three bat houses along the river in the city park, with a target installation in September and a request to be added to next Monday's agenda.
A representative of the Boy Scouts asked the Dell Rapids City Council for approval to install bat houses in the city park as an Eagle Scout project, saying the structures would help control mosquitoes.
"I'm with the Boy Scouts, and I'm I'm asking for the council approval for an Eagle Scout project," the presenter said, describing each bat house as "just a small small box" mounted 10 to 15 feet high where bats can roost and emerge at night to eat mosquitoes. The presenter told council he was aiming to install three bat houses along the river and could place them near the bike path or adjust locations if needed.
Councilors and staff asked the presenter to provide general dimensions and photos of preferred locations; staff suggested the street crew could prep sites while doing park cleanup this week. The presenter asked to be put on the agenda for the next Monday meeting so the council could consider the request formally; staff said they would follow up and that the presenter should share placement ideas with Steve so the council could view them on the meeting screen.
The council did not decide on the request at the special meeting; the presenter was told the item would be added to the next meeting agenda for formal consideration.
