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Kirksville moves Rotary Park shelter out of flood plain in parks master-plan amendment
Summary
The council approved amending the parks and recreation master plan to relocate a proposed feature shelter at Rotary Park from a flood plain to higher ground near the aquatic center parking lot, a change staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission endorsed.
The Kirksville City Council approved a resolution amending the parks and recreation master plan to relocate proposed park improvements at Rotary Park, moving a planned feature shelter from a flood plain up to the top of the hill near the west parking lot by the aquatic center.
Robin Harden, director of parks and recreation, told the council the relocation would make the shelter more accessible and allow use of existing parking. Harden said the existing master plan located the shelter in the flood plain and the amendment would move it above that zone.
The council heard the Parks and Recreation Commission had voted in favor of the change at its last meeting. After brief council discussion with no public opposition, the council voted to approve the amendment.
Nut graf: The amendment updates site placement to reduce flood-related maintenance and improve access, according to staff and the parks commission. Moving park facilities out of the flood plain is intended to protect capital investments and public safety.
Harden said the new location “allows it to be more accessible and to utilize that parking that exist.” The council approved the resolution by voice vote.
Ending: Staff will incorporate the change into the parks and recreation master plan and proceed with design and scheduling as funding and timelines permit.
