The Forest City Council addressed a pressing need to create a Parks Board Commission which will fall under the direction of the council according to Forest City Administrator Tony Mikes.
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Two readings of the resolution remain for the council before final approval. The previous parks board consisted of elected members but the new commission will have a different structure and more oversight by the council.
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The council heard from a member of the community who wanted to see improvements to Sunshine Park on 350th and W. O Street.
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The council took the request into consideration.
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