Recreation commission seeks county contribution for Kelly Park lighting upgrades

May 18, 2026

The Recreation Commission described a recent $596,625 ballfield lighting project (total project) and asked the county to consider contributing roughly 10% of the Kelly Park portion (about $35,000); the city pledged $150,000 over seven years and the commission sought county consideration, not an immediate commitment.

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Representatives of the Recreation Commission told the Coffey County Commission they completed a multi‑site lighting upgrade for ballfields and grandstands, and asked the county to consider a one-time contribution to help offset the Kelly Park portion of the project.

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