Playground Safety, POW/MIA Tribute, and Weeds Decision

The council approved a new POW/MIA flagpole and bench at City Park, debated playground fencing after safety concerns from parents and childcare providers, and agreed to enforce code compliance on a weed complaint. Funding for tennis court parking and police and fire budget adjustments also moved forward. 21mins

Parks & Recreation
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Monday, July 28th, 2025
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7/28/25

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Andrew Smith
Olney, Illinois
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  • The council approved the location for a new flagpole and bench honoring POW and MIA near the Carl Trail at City Park, with several local organizations expected to contribute funding.
  • The council approved amendments to the Fire and Police Department budgets to reallocate funds for radios and to record a donation for police operating supplies.
  • Council Member Fehrenbacher shared residents' concerns about the safety of children near the Musgrove Park Playground swings and invited public input regarding the need for fencing along Matt Avenue.
  • A speaker advocated for extending fencing around the Musgrove Park Playground swing sets to improve safety and supervision for children.
  • A representative from a local child care center requested the installation of a fourth fence wall at Together We Play park to improve safety and comply with state child care standards.
  • The council discussed options and funding for adding a chain link fence to enclose the Musgrove Park Playground and agreed to seek cost estimates and bids for the project.
  • The council approved funding for improvements to the tennis court parking lot, with plans to proceed as soon as a contractor is available.
  • The council determined that the overgrowth at 701 N Silver Street constituted weeds rather than flowers and voted to proceed with code enforcement action.
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