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Vandalism at Lion John Weicht Park <br />We were recently made aware of several acts of vandalism at Lions. The two portable toilets were tipped over, a <br />play drum was broken in the playground, and some graffiti was discovered inside one of the play structures. Staff is <br />working with ERPD to provide them with all details available and ERPD has indicated they will increase patrols in <br />the park. <br />Mississippi Road Trail Construction <br />As updated in April, the city worked to acquire the necessary easements to complete the trail along Mississippi <br />Road. The trail will begin at Concord and run all the way to Waco. Trail easements were not able to be procured <br />from Orono Parkway to Concord, so the trail will not span those two blocks. <br />Farmers Market <br />The outdoor Farmers Market opens Thursday June 12. Staff is once again excited about the variety of vendors and <br />offerings this summer and looking forward to a great outdoor season. <br />Sports/Programs <br />Our summer staff training was Monday June 9 with all summer programs and camps starting yesterday. We have a <br />very busy, but fun and exciting summer ahead. Our intern, Taylor, will have a presentation at the end of summer <br />highlighting the fun! <br />The backstops on fields 1-4 at PT Complex have been replaced. The material for 5-6 will arrive soon and be <br />installed right away. This was a much-needed safety upgrade. <br />The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) was sent to all of our associations/field users. There are now laminated copies <br />of this at each complex, in several different locations for easy access should this document be needed. All our users <br />are grateful for this document as a guiding tool. <br />July 4 Firework Show <br />RES Pyro sent a letter to all clients about tariff costs associated with their products. Our contract is valid for 2025, <br />but it raises concerns about the sustainability of future events. CEO/President Will Wallus explained his company is <br />on the wrong end of the tariffs stating: <br />“As you may have seen in the news, tariffs on Chinese imports have become a growing concern across many <br />industries, including fireworks. These measures, while aimed at broader economic objectives, are having an <br />unintended but significant impact on the American fireworks industry—and, by extension, the patriotic community <br />events that rely on them each year. Currently, tariffs on fireworks imported from China—which make up <br />approximately 99% of the U.S. market—are ranging from 30% to as high as 147%, depending on the timing of <br />entry into the country. Firework companies like RES Pyro typically schedule container deliveries in the spring to <br />align with the summer demand, and our incoming shipments for 2025 are directly impacted by these increased <br />duties.” <br />Page 64 of 240