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Council approves new recreation-committee members and discusses memorial fundraising options
Summary
Council approved at least one new recreation-committee appointment and discussed options for keeping donated memorial funds distinct in accounting and for using an online donation platform to accept targeted contributions.
The council approved a volunteer application for the recreation committee and discussed the committee's bylaws and recruitment ahead of the Silver Jubilee. A motion to appoint Anitra Cornish (application dated 07/27) was made and seconded; council members voiced support and recorded affirmative votes.
Council members discussed options for handling donations for a local memorial. One councilor asked whether donations could be kept separate from the general fund; staff explained that money is placed into the general fund with a designated line item that restricts spending to the memorial's purpose unless the council amends the budget.
A council member said the city is exploring an online donations provider, Proximity, which could allow targeted contribution pages for specific projects such as the memorial or recreation-program funds. Council directed staff to track designated donations and said accounting practices and applicable state regulations would govern how funds are held and spent.
Members also discussed logistics for the recreation committee's meetings, the immediate priority of Silver Jubilee preparations and the need for nominations for chair, vice chair and secretary.
