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plans have been modified. There will be more of an update in the near future. Main Street RFP: Manns presented an RFP for design services for Main Street for consideration. This would begin the process of selecting an engineer to design updates to Main Street from approximately Monroe Street to Maple Lane. After some discussion, it was decided the previous Main Street committee would still oversee the process. That includes Dana Heidenreich, Brian Culp, Greg Swinney, Dave Moore and Chelsey Manns. Commissioner Pipkin made the motion to approve and send out the RFP as presented. Commissioner Heidenreich seconded the motion, which carried. New Business: Parks Department Presentation: Parks Director Philip Cornelius presented a master plan for Pioneer Park, requesting financial assistance for various items including but not limited to pickleball courts, basketball courts and a community center. After much discussion, Director Cornelius will present again in August with additional information and updated numbers. Legal/Managerial update: Manns discussed TrustlNdiana, a local government investment pool which municipalities can use to earn interest on current liquid assets. After some discussion, Commissioner Williams asked whether the investment would be federally insured. Commissioner Culp requested a memo from Baker Tilly regarding the recommendation on size of investment the Commission should consider. Attorney Steuerwald presented the 2023 Legislative update regarding new laws going into effect Review of Claims: The claims were presented in the amount of $656,933.40. Commissioner Culp asked for clarity regarding some of the invoices. Manns shared this included the Gateway Bond Refunding, the Shell Building payment and the SRF payment. Commissioner Culp made the motion approve the claims as presented. Commissioner Pipkin seconded the motion, which carried 5-0. For the Good of the Order: Commissioner Williams congratulated the Commission on the sale of two properties and thanked Parks Director Cornelius and Park Board members for their time and presentation. Commissioners Culp and Pipkin echoed the statements to the Parks Director Cornelius. The next meeting will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 6:OOpm. Commissioner Culp made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Heidenreich seconded the motion, which carried 5-0.