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Council flags parks and campground maintenance; seeks seasonal staffing solution

Ellis City Council · August 3, 2026

Summary

Council members raised concerns about park upkeep and campground restroom conditions and urged use of budgeted seasonal staff; staff said one provisional employee is budgeted and a full job opening can be posted after the new public works director starts.

Council members urged more attention to park and campground maintenance after reports of poor mowing coverage and rusted restroom fixtures in newer campground bathrooms. Council discussed utilizing a provisional budgeted employee (limited hours) and agreed that once the new public works director is onboard a job opening for seasonal help can be posted.

Council member Kevin (speaker 12) showed photos and described rusted toilets and sinks in new campground bathrooms; staff said cleaning duties were recently reassigned and that painting/cleaning could improve conditions. No formal motion was made; council asked staff to prioritize improvements for the next season.

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