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Climbers propose managed sport routes at Shepherd Mountain Bike Park; city pursuing RTP grant for trails
Summary
Representatives from the Eastern Missouri Climbers Association proposed designated managed climbing routes at Shepherd Mountain Bike Park. City staff said they are preparing an RTP grant application for trail equipment while department reports flagged several ongoing grant pursuits and maintenance needs.
Representatives of the Eastern Missouri Climbers Association (EMCA) presented a proposal at the Feb. 9 Ironton Board meeting to create designated, managed sport climbing routes at Shepherd Mountain Bike Park. The presenter, identified in the minutes as Nick of EMCA, asked the board to consider formalizing climbing access and management at the park.
Bike Park Director Amanda Neusbaum provided a Park update and the minutes note that she and Mayor Don Barzowski are working on a Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant submission aimed at purchasing equipment to maintain new trails at the park. The board did not take a formal vote on route designation at this meeting; the matter was presented for consideration.
During departmental reports, Alderman Andrew McClanahan said the police department will reapply for the Blue Shield grant. The fire department reported replacement of batteries on apparatus 7660 and noted an alternator replacement is scheduled with MacQueen. John Tevis of the street department provided a list of sidewalks needing repair. Those departmental items were presented as informational reports rather than actions requiring board votes.
The minutes do not record a formal decision on climbing routes or the RTP grant application amount or timeline; those details remain to be determined by staff and any future board action.
