During the Oct. 22 call to the public, resident Mike Boden Jr. told the Payson Common Council that Green Valley Park has been neglected since completion and listed maintenance needs including a designated custodian, dog-waste stations, more trash cans and benches, cracks in sidewalks, vegetation management and improved lighting.

Boden said he provided a list of consolidated ideas to several council members and recommended that the town authorize a custodian who could issue municipal-court citations for dog-waste violations. He described recurring problems with dog feces, goose and elk droppings, overflow trash cans in summer and overgrown vegetation. Boden also requested more benches and lighting so residents could use the park in cooler hours.

Council and staff response: Council members acknowledged the request; the town manager said a new parks overseer will start on Monday and staff will ensure that person reviews the items Boden raised. The manager said staff had received Boden's list and that parks staff would follow up.

Why it matters: The requests concern public-health, accessibility and usability of a community park and could affect visitor safety and enjoyment of the facility.

Officials and next steps: Town staff said a new parks supervisor is starting Monday and will review the consolidated maintenance list and report back to council as needed; no formal vote was taken.