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Mayor says beach work progressing; resident urges website updates
Summary
Mayor Patrick Haynes reported progress on the swimming beach — picnic table pads are in and a walking path from the pier is planned — while a resident urged the council to update the city website. Public works also reported alley tree trimming is going well.
Lake Benton — Mayor Patrick Haynes told the council on Aug. 3 that there has been progress on improvements at the swimming beach, with picnic table pads in place and picnic tables expected to match the pier benches. "There has been good progress made on the swimming beach and that there will be a walking path to the beach from the pier," Haynes said.
During Open Forum, resident Laura Rethwisch asked the council to update the City of Lake Benton website to remove outdated listings and calendar items and replace them with current information. Maintenance Supervisor Travis Lustfield also reported during the meeting that trimming of trees and shrubbery in alleys is going well; the council moved to accept his report.
The mayor reminded attendees that the next regular council meeting is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
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