The Willmar City Council on Monday heeded the concerns of its constituents, approving in a split 7-1 vote a motion to cancel the sale of parkland in the south Swansson Field Recreation Complex.
The City Council OK'd using the sales tax funds from the closed-out Invest in Willmar projects for the construction of a covered outdoor ice rink, estimated to cost approximately $1.4 million.
The Willmar City Council on Monday was informed by City Attorney Robert Scott that the sale of the city's care center and parkland, both to Cura, will now be part of one purchase agreement.
Constituents are curious how the city of Willmar developed its new brand and logo. Information from multiple sources was pieced together in this explainer of how it was created and designed.