St. Joseph, Mo. (New-Press)-The construction of a new pickleball complex of $ 796,000 from Corby Pond and Geldern for ongoing work on a new shelter received a green light from city council members.
In addition to the project financed by Parks Tax and CIP fund, which was financed by Corby Grove in the North 22nd Street, the agenda items that were approved by Corby Tax and CIP funds in the North 22nd Street, which was financed by Corby Tax and CIP funds to develop a new pickleball complex. The complex is located in the same place where the former Corby tennis places once stood.
The complex is built with eight pickle balls in the regulation in the regulation, improved lighting for evening games, seating areas and minimal landscape design to protect the natural character of the park. New sidewalks also offer stronger connectivity.
“Pickleball is still growing here on site,” said Jeff Atkins, director of St. Joseph Parks and recreation director. “So we endeavor to expand the pickle ball population here in the city, and until this time you should play pickleball next year next year.”
According to Sports & Fitness Industry Association, Pickleball won the title “The fastest growing sport” in the USA for a third year in a row in 2024. Participation has increased by 223.5%in the past three years.
The council members also approved a contribution by the friends of the shelter of USD 225,000 in order to provide additional funds for the ongoing construction of the 5 million dollar protection on the South Belt Highway.
The latest contribution brings the total financing amount of the non -profit organization for the long -awaited animal shelter, a 13,000 square meter facility, which takes shape at 3405 S. Belt Highway.
In a groundbreaking ceremony in June, the goal was that the destination of the shelter at the end of June 2026 should move into the new facility during a groundbreaking ceremony in June. The new animal shelter has another 5,000 square meter area compared to the aging and outdated facility in the 701 SW Lower Lake Road.
City invest almost 1 million US dollars for technological upgrades
The agenda on Monday also contains a regulation to provide funds in the amount of not over 997,659 US dollars for investing in the city's technology services to combat infrastructure moderation.
Mediums are used for components such as servers, firewalls, network devices, data storage solutions and improved backup processes. It will also enable the implementation of professional services and tools that are necessary to manage the developing requirements for the technological environment of the city.
The proposed ordinance says that the city has many platforms, aging and now upgrading to ensure that they remain reliably, efficiently and with the current standards.
New seats on deck for the Phil which stadium
The historical Phil Welch -Stadion of St. Joseph is installed all new seating after the Mustangs Mink League championship this summer, the latest upgrade for the beloved Ballpark.
On Monday, the council members approved a contract of $ 336,814 with school equipment in the middle state in order to remove the aging and deterioration of seats and to install new seats in the Phil Welch using park sales tax funds.
The project could begin this autumn and will offer a required upgrade for fan seats after completing the fan session. The stadium was opened in 1939 and has been significantly renovated in recent years.
City commits long -term costs for closing the landfill
While the St. Joseph landfill has been removed more than two decades before closing, the city officials took the necessary steps towards long-term financial planning for the final closure by committing $ 19.8 million for closure and recovery in 2047.
After the closure, a 25-year DNR obligation that takes place after completing a landfill, including the covering of the landfill, monitoring methangases and numerous other environmental requirements, is to ensure safe closure.
Other agenda items approved by the council
Contract of 95,000 USD and change order of $ 107,550 with Auxier Construction Company for the construction of the Hyde Park -expectation construction project using parks sales tax funds.
Submission of an application to the Missouri Department of Economic Development for a reinvestment approval of the military community, according to which the city corresponds to $ 120,000 for a total amount of $ 240,000 for a modular training simulator at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base.