Mount Vernon city council approved funding the third phase of the sculpture art trail that runs along Nature Park trail, on June 17 in a 3-2 vote. Council members Paul Tuerler and Mark Andresen were the dissenting opinions, citing issues with the funding stream that would be utilized
All members of the council are in favor of the art installations, the difference of opinion was about how those installations are funded.
The Parks and Recreation commission recommended funding phase three of the sculpture art trail using $10,000 of Local Option Sales and Service Tax funds dedicated for trails.