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Kearney staff outlines site‑plan, LWCF review and a March groundbreaking target for new park
Summary
City parks staff told the board that MoDOT delays pushed the site‑plan schedule back but that a Nov. 4 design review and mid‑November LWCF submission would allow advertising for bids in January, with bids due in early February and a hoped‑for mid‑March groundbreaking.
Kearney parks staff updated the board on progress toward a new park project, saying a MoDOT-related delay has set back the schedule but that consultants and staff will meet on Nov. 4 for a 90% plan review.
The staff member said the grant and permitting calendar is tight: "Ryan and I are meeting with them in person here November 4, at 03:30 to go over the remaining schedule," and LWCF final plan review is expected the week of mid‑November. The staff member said the bid advertisement must comply with federal requirements and be published in multiple newspapers and on the city website.
Staff walked the board through the contracting timeline: the construction advertisement window is expected to be at least three weeks (the staff member noted they planned four weeks as a buffer), followed by a pre‑bid meeting and a hoped‑for week‑of‑Feb. 2 bid submission. If the schedule holds, staff said they would aim for a mid‑March groundbreaking and completion by late‑summer.
The board was told the parks equipment (playground/fitness) procurement may be bid separately from the general contract to encourage better pricing and specialist bids. Staff also said architects would be invited to the November meeting to answer technical and timing questions.
The staff member committed to updating the board if any timelines change; no formal vote was required during the update.
