During a recent city council meeting, discussions centered around the development of a new skate park, with a proposed design fee of $50,000. Council members expressed the need for a comprehensive plan, referencing a successful model from JD Turner, owner of Holistic Skate Shop, who has extensive experience in skate park development. The council aims to leverage Turner's insights and business plan to create a feasible concept for the park, which is estimated to cost between $800,000 and $1.4 million.

In addition to the skate park discussions, the council announced several upcoming community events, including the Arts and Curiosity Fest on September 14, a tire and metal recycling event on the same day, and a jobs fair on September 18 at Cameron Park. The Halloween parade is scheduled for October 17, with a public auction for city properties set for October 28.

The meeting also addressed operational details for the upcoming ice skating season, with ice expected to be ready by October 1. The public auction will begin at 4:30 PM, following a registration period starting at 4 PM.

Council members emphasized the importance of community engagement and resource utilization as they work to enhance local facilities and events. The next council meeting is scheduled for September 23 at 6:15 PM.