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Blue Springs, MO —
Blue Springs City Council may see an interesting item on the upcoming Capital Improvements Program proposal.
Eric Johnson, city administrator, said he’s recommending that $75,000 be earmarked for a feasibility study regarding a city community center.
The idea was first announced during the most recent State of the City address by Mayor Carson Ross, when he said residents and staff have expressed an interest in such a center.
Johnson said the study, which would remain current and relevant to their needs for up to six years, would include geographic studies and comparisons between other types of centers in the area.
Dennis Dovel, director of Parks and Recreation, was instrumental in seeing the city build a new center. He was director of parks and recreation in Liberty at the time.
Todd Pelham, assistant city administrator, said after the meeting that the concept is a popular one among the residents. In many cases, civic organizations have been clamoring for such a center, including the City Theatre group.
“A center like this could house a lot of those groups,” Pelham said, including a swimming pool and gymnasium.
Pelham said the study would examine possible locations that would suit the center best. One area – the White Oak Plaza – would be examined.
“It’s a good site,” Pelham said. “It’s centrally located, and there are many people who would like to see that area improved. Of course, we’d look at a lot of other areas, too.”
Pelham said having Dovel would be a benefit, too.
“He worked on this type of project, which gives us an advantage,” Pelham said.
Blue Springs City Council may see an interesting item on the upcoming Capital Improvements Program proposal.
Eric Johnson, city administrator, said he’s recommending that $75,000 be earmarked for a feasibility study regarding a city community center.
The idea was first announced during the most recent State of the City address by Mayor Carson Ross, when he said residents and staff have expressed an interest in such a center.
Johnson said the study, which would remain current and relevant to their needs for up to six years, would include geographic studies and comparisons between other types of centers in the area.
Dennis Dovel, director of Parks and Recreation, was instrumental in seeing the city build a new center. He was director of parks and recreation in Liberty at the time.
Todd Pelham, assistant city administrator, said after the meeting that the concept is a popular one among the residents. In many cases, civic organizations have been clamoring for such a center, including the City Theatre group.
“A center like this could house a lot of those groups,” Pelham said, including a swimming pool and gymnasium.
Pelham said the study would examine possible locations that would suit the center best. One area – the White Oak Plaza – would be examined.
“It’s a good site,” Pelham said. “It’s centrally located, and there are many people who would like to see that area improved. Of course, we’d look at a lot of other areas, too.”
Pelham said having Dovel would be a benefit, too.
“He worked on this type of project, which gives us an advantage,” Pelham said.
