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Aldermen highlight park improvements and call for Oktoberfest volunteers
Summary
Alderman Lehman praised recent improvements at Mac Porter and Lions parks; officials said Mac Porter remains closed until Monday but can be viewed from the fence. Board members also discussed Oktoberfest preparations and a volunteer sign-up link.
Alderman Lehman reported on recent park improvements, saying he visited Lions Park and Mac Porter Park and described the new surfaces as a significant improvement. He said the Mac Porter site remains closed until Monday but residents can "walk up to the fence and look at it," and praised park staff and the contractor for the work.
Earlier in the discussion, the board addressed Oktoberfest planning. Alderman Holt asked whether preparations were complete; staff and the City Administrator said the chamber and the Kearney Enrichment Council are coordinating, park staff are participating, and a sign-up link for volunteers was circulated to employees and the board. The mayor and aldermen encouraged those available to volunteer for tasks such as face painting and crossing-guard duties.
No formal action was taken; remarks were informational and focused on community engagement and site readiness for upcoming events and park reopenings.
