Walnut Grove City Council unanimously approved a resolution appointing the public works manager as the city’s safety coordinator to oversee staff training and pursue grants for safety equipment.

Council members said formalizing the position will allow staff to access training, participate in a program that supports safety equipment purchases, and apply for grants. The public works manager agreed to take the role, and council approved the resolution by voice vote.

The council’s action directs staff to implement the coordinator role and to pursue training and grant opportunities; the meeting record shows no dissent and the resolution passed unanimously.