The Neenah Common Council on Aug. 20 approved Special Use Permit 3‑25 to permit an outdoor play area for New Springs Christian Academy at 600 Elm Street, voting 9‑0 after a plan commission recommendation.

A representative identified as the president of New Springs Christian Academy, who gave a residential address of 604 Elm Street, attended the public hearing and made herself available to answer questions; no other members of the public spoke on the item. Alderman Steiner reported the plan commission’s recommendation and moved approval; Alderman Ellis seconded the motion.

The council adopted the plan commission’s conditions listed in the special‑use review letter. The vote was taken by electronic device and recorded as 9 in favor, 0 opposed.

The approval allows the private school to proceed with plans for the outdoor play area subject to compliance with the conditions in the city’s special‑use review and any required permits from Community Development.