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Council approves youth outdoor sports complex, 293-space Sportsplex parking expansion and related no-parking rules
Summary
Council approved a contract for the youth outdoor sports complex, a settlement amendment allowing a 293-space Sportsplex parking lot, and an ordinance establishing no-parking zones tied to the new lot.
The Cape Girardeau City Council on Jan. 6 approved construction of a new youth outdoor sports complex and a linked expansion of Sportsplex parking to address overflow during tournaments, and it adopted a no-parking ordinance for nearby streets tied to the project.
The actions matter because the complex and parking expansion are components of the voter-approved PRS 2 program and are intended to support sports tourism, reduce unsafe street parking and consolidate recreational facilities along Highway 74.
Council voted on three related items. First, the council approved Bill 25-03, authorizing the city manager to contract…
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