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Council accepts donations for Blue Lake Bike Park and approves payment toward $23,718 invoice
Summary
Council accepted local donations earmarked for the Blue Lake Bike Park, moved funds into Fund 45, and approved paying a detailed construction invoice of $23,718 while asking staff to provide a full accounting of materials, labor and volunteer hours at a follow-up meeting.
Council accepted a list of local donations designated for the Blue Lake Bike Park and approved using the city’s processes to deposit and expend the funds. Staff reported multiple small donors and proposed placing the funds into Fund 45 for formal accounting. Staff noted one contractor’s invoice that appears complete and reviewable, with a total of $23,718 and line-item details dated from June 3 through Oct. 26, 2024.
Public commenters urged a clear, earmarked city fund and said any third‑party donations should be deposited to the city account and disbursed by city check so there is public accounting. One resident told council: "We really should have a distinguished fund, specifically earmarked for the bike park" (public commenter, speaker 5). Council approved a motion to accept the donations and to pay the detailed invoice; council asked staff to bring a fuller expenses report (materials, labor, volunteer contributions) at a follow-up meeting or special session to clarify outstanding invoices and the proposed city match for pending grants.
