St. Joseph Park Board discusses playground replacement; Council to consider waste contract, bond reallocation
No decisions were finalized at the June 22 Park Board meeting, but the board discussed a $299,000 playground replacement contract and several park improvement projects. The City Council will take up a refuse contract extension and bond reallocation at its July 6 meeting.
Park Board discusses Klinefelter playground, capital plans
The Park Board met June 22 and reviewed a contract with PlayPower LT Farmington, Inc. for Klinefelter Park playground equipment, valued at $299,250.91. The board also discussed transferring $50,000 from the debt relief fund to the park board fund to help cover the cost.
Other items on the agenda included a five-year capital improvement plan that covers a Millstream concession stand, a shade structure at Northland Park, and a shelter at the dog park. The board discussed setting aside $2,500 for nature signs at River’s Bend Park and field upgrades at Memorial Park, including a pitcher’s mound and batting cage, to be funded by rentals from the St. Joseph Joes. The board also reviewed summer programming, Emerald Ash Borer management, and new public spaces at the Old Kennedy school and River’s Bend Park.
Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published.
City Council to consider Republic Services contract, bond reallocation
The City Council will meet July 6 at 7 p.m. and consider extending the city’s refuse and recycling contract with Republic Services through 2031. The current contract runs through 2027; the proposed extension would lock in rates for an additional four years.
Council members will also discuss reallocating proceeds from the 2022A Community Center bonds. A public hearing has been called for delinquent account assessments, though no date was specified in the agenda.
The council will vote on street closures for the Millstream Arts Festival and the Joe Boys Poker Run, and consider temporary liquor licenses for Bad Habit Brewing and Iron Street Distillery.
Coming up
- **City Council** – Monday, July 6, 7 p.m. at St. Joseph City Hall. The agenda includes the Republic Services contract extension, Community Center bond reallocation discussion, street closures, and liquor license requests. Residents can attend in person or check the city website for remote access details.
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