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Canby council approves $112,347.64 funding plan for Central Park playground
Summary
Council approved using donations, a John Swenson bequest, Otter Tail Power rebates and park capital funds totaling $112,347.64 to pay for the Central Park playground project.
The Canby City Council on Aug. 12 approved a funding plan to build the Central Park playground, authorizing use of $30,770.00 in donations plus a $56,110.14 John Swenson bequest, $14,967.50 in Otter Tail Power Company rebates and $10,500.00 from excess park capital — $112,347.64 in all.
City Administrator Bonnie Merritt told the council "the city has received $30,770.00 in donations/pledges so far for this project." The motion to approve the request was made by Council Member Marisa Kack, seconded by Denise Hanson, and passed unanimously.
The approved funding combines private gifts, a named bequest and utility rebates with existing capital budget dollars. The council did not specify a construction contractor or timeline in the recorded discussion; further procurement steps were not detailed in the meeting record.
