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Council notes airport renaming, skate-park work and expresses support after local shooting
Summary
In closing comments the council celebrated the renaming of the local airport for Harold Timmons and volunteer work on a skate park and playground project; a council member also thanked police after a recent shooting and voiced full support for investigations.
Several council members used closing comments to highlight community events and express thanks. Council members congratulated volunteers and organizers for the Kiwanis Park skate-park renovation and acknowledged the upcoming dedication renaming the airport for Harold Timmons during Stearman Fly-in week. "I wanna congratulate Harold Timmons on the naming of the municipal airport here in town," one council member said, and several members described strong local involvement in events such as the Labor Day parade.
Members also used the time to address public safety: Council member Miller thanked police for their quick response and investigation after a recent shooting in Galesburg, saying the community has suffered "too many shootings" and he expressed support for law enforcement efforts. The mayor closed the meeting and the council adjourned.
