The September meeting of the Garretson City Council was contentious. With two council members absent, the remainder of the council deadlocked on at least one decision regarding a septic tank, and had trouble making a decision on another issue regarding drainage.
The Garretson Parks Advisory Committee (GPAC or Parks Board) presented on their recommendations for the budget, which included moving ahead with the curb and gutter project at the JC Complex, security cameras at Splitrock Park and Devil’s Gulch, and beginning to set aside funds for upgrades to the playground equipment at the JC Complex. They also gave recommendations for upgrading the roads at Splitrock Park, though the council was unwilling to move forward on that.
GPAC also presented plans for a “lights in the parks” event, which would encourage local families to sponsor and decorate campsites in Splitrock Park and businesses to sponsor and decorate the entrance, bathhouse, playground, bridge, and picnic shelter. All proceeds would go toward the new picnic shelter that is planned for next summer by the playground in Splitrock Park. GPAC is planning on utilizing fundraising and grants for the entire project, and thought this would be a unique way to get the community involved plus continue tourism to the parks during the winter. The lights would be available for viewing on Friday and Saturday evenings from Thanksgiving to Christmas. They were requesting the go-ahead from the council to pursue this event and would work with the Commercial Club on this event, if the Commercial Club was willing. The council initially refused to come to a decision as a whole. After the council meeting, GPAC received permission to continue working on the plans for the event, however.
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