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Brunson family offers $402,000 gift for parks; council told $150,000 proposed for bike park
Summary
Jan Henry presented a $402,000 donation from the Brunson Family Fund to support Blue Lake parks and recreation. The proposed allocation would dedicate $150,000 to the bike park, $50,000 to rink improvements and the remainder to an endowment to support programs.
Jan Henry formally presented a $402,000 gift from the Brunson Family Fund to the city, telling council the donation balances immediate park improvements with a long‑term endowment.
"This $402,000 donation to the city of Blue Lake is an extraordinary investment in Blue Lake's parks, recreation programs, and the children who represent our future," Henry said, outlining a suggested split: $150,000 to complete the bike park, $50,000 for skating rink improvements and roughly $202,000 to be placed in an endowment expected to generate about $10,000 annually for parks programming.
Council members said acceptance and formal allocation procedures will follow staff review and that the gift will come before council as a formal acceptance item on a future agenda. Several council members praised the generosity and asked staff to return the gift acceptance and allocation for formal action.
Why it matters: A six‑figure private gift could materially accelerate park improvements and seed a long‑term funding stream for recreation services. The council still needs to formally accept the contribution and adopt specific appropriations before funds are spent.
