(KLZA)--The Humboldt City Council last week granted permission for Leah Reyes and Natalie Helmick to proceed with fund raising efforts for new playground equipment for the City Square Park.

The women are attempting to raise $50,000 for new equipment and shared pictures of the equipment with the Council.

Permission was also granted during the meeting for the Chamber of Commerce to use city property for a mud volleyball tournament on July 3rd and for the Legion Auxiliary to use the City Square Park for events on Memorial Day. 

Discussion was held concerning water meters that have stopped working.  Peoples Service who provides the equipment for the Humboldt water service will need to replace approximately 25 water meters.

A bid to remove some Cottonwood trees at the Lake Park was awarded in am amount of $970.

Building permits for Glenn Mathis for a porch and Mike Blecha for a deck were also approved.