Council approves resolution naming Veterans Park
Farmington PressJan 18, 2018
Mayor
Among the items on the Consent Agenda for the meeting was a resolution to rename
"This was my doing," Forsythe said. "If there are any questions or comments, direct them towards me."
Forsythe said his father and mother were both actively involved in the Jaycee organization during his childhood.
"My father built Farmington
Forsythe said his father and uncles donated the supplies used to construct an archway at the park-which was removed during renovations a few years ago.
Recently, the mayor said he was approached by a citizen asking if there would be a chance for a park to be developed recognizing those who serve in the armed services-both current and retired.
"I think it will be a very interesting place to go in the future," he said. "The VFW and
In other business, council approved a first and second reading for an agreement with the
Fast forward to Thursday, where council approved the
The project will go out for bid in March.
Beavers applauded the cooperation of the county to approve and authorize for the portion of county land in the project to MoDOT for the speed in the time from the project was discussed to this moment.
"I think we did the right things. We hired a consultation to come in and evaluate that intersection. We made a case to
"In about the course of five to six months, we're going to have this (project) out for bid," he said. "To do that in the transportation world, in the state world, is a great accomplishment and demonstrates a lot of cooperation on a lot of different levels to make it happen. From my seat here in this game, I really appreciate everyone's assistance in getting this done."
Forsythe commended Beavers for his work in getting the project off the ground.
In other business, Beavers told the council he and finance director
"If you look nationwide, there are a lot of local municipalities that are suffering because internet sales have shifted so much away from your sales tax growth," he said, noting news reports of major retailers such as
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The city has more than one sales tax up for reauthorization in the next few years, which include the one-fourth cent sales transportation and parks and storm water sale tax in 2020, as well as the half-cent capital improvements sales tax in 2023.
"I just don't know that-in our position-asking the voters for that additional layer on internet sales is in our best interest for
Council also approved an amendment to the municipal code regarding alcohol-related traffic ordinance violations adding a ban for passengers in a vehicle to have an open container. First readings by title only were held on a final record plat for property at
In reports, council approved the hiring of
Council next meets for regular session at