LeClaire boards consider splash pad plans, tourism invoices; council set for park rules hearing
The LeClaire Tourism Board had on its agenda a vote to approve nearly $30,000 in June invoices this week, while the Parks and Recreation Commission continued discussions on the Huckleberry Park splash pad and other improvements. Minutes from all three recent meetings were not yet available.
Tourism Board
The Tourism Board met July 3 with a slate of organizational and financial items. The agenda included the election of officers for fiscal year 2027, a presentation by MindFire on marketing plans for the coming year, and a vote to approve June invoices totaling $29,680.14. The board also planned to approve minutes from its previous meeting and receive committee reports from the Chamber/Marketing Alliance. No voting results were published.
Parks and Recreation
Parks commissioners held two meetings in the past week centered on park upgrades. A special meeting June 27 focused on the grand opening of the splash pad at Huckleberry Park and provided updates on Scout Park, Vet's Park/Rec Center, Hollyhock Park, and upcoming programs. At the regular July 1 meeting, the commission continued discussion on expanding the splash pad, including related fiber work at Huckleberry Park. Other items included a lower field update at Vet's Park, a new water fountain at Hollyhock Park, and plans for upcoming community events: the Farmer's Market, art classes, and a puzzle competition.
Upcoming City Council
The City Council and its Committee of the Whole will both convene July 6. The council agenda includes a public hearing on updated park regulations under Chapter 47 of the municipal code. Public works items follow: storm improvement plans and specifications for 12th and Davenport Street, an engineering services agreement for the 35th Street Trail design, a pay application for Huckleberry Park improvements via Valentine Construction, and a pay estimate for Wisconsin Street construction via McCarthy Improvements.
Immediately after, the Committee of the Whole will take up a single item: planning the parade route for Tugfest.
Coming up
- **City Council** – July 6, with public hearing on park regulations and public works pay requests.
- **Committee of the Whole** – July 6, Tugfest parade route planning.
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