County Commission May 21, 2012
All commissioners were present
Rod Meredith, Assistant pubic works director/ Parks director gave a updated report on the parks.
Among items cited were install a retaining wall at the fairgrounds vendor area, work on Fairmont park including soccer fields, roads and fields. The bathrooms at Fairmont will be heated.
A group of people have expressed the desire to plan development of amulti-sport indoor recreational facility. The location under prime consideration is Fairmont Park.
During the Press Conference, Greg McClure announced the upcoming Tractor Safety Course to be held June 4&5 at KanEquip in Wamego. It is recommender for youths 12 years of age and older. Youth 14 and 15 who will operate a tractor for someone other than their parent is required to pass the course to be legally employed. Youths 12 and 13 may participate but cannot be certified until age 14. More info can be obtained at the Riley county Extension office.
Leon Hobson, Public Works Director told the Commission that the modernization of the CPE elevator should go forward. There have been problems and the situation won’t improve. The commission agreed.
Julie Merklin, observer
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