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2 issues in parks rec with medium priority
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Volunteer program and minimum maintenance standards
A volunteer program was authorized by council resolution, but without funded parks staff to coordinate it, volunteers can't be organized or insured. A resident volunteer coordinator pressed for figuring out the bare-minimum maintenance standard that would satisfy the insurer.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 15, 2026
MediumParks Rec
Board and Commission Vacancies and Quorum Problems
Two library board seats open up — Diana Lindskog is term-limited after two terms and Nathan Christensen's term expires. The board wants applications by the end of June and floated candidates including graduating seniors, coding club parents, and a Friends volunteer.
4 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 13, 2026