The first draft version of the Knox Parks 5-year Master Plan must be submitted to the Department of Natural Resources by January 15th. According to Mayor Dennis Estok, everything is on track to have it submitted on time.
At the last Knox City Council meeting, Mayor Dennis Estok mentioned that more than 250 online surveys were submitted. He said that Troyer Group representatives were very happy that a community of our size was able get that many. Mayor Estok said that shows him that people are interested in the park and what the city is doing.
The exact date for the next public hearing has yet to be established but Troyer Group Landscape Architect Michael Reese stated it will most likely take place in late January or early February. Reese said the second public hearing is being held in order to receive feedback about the draft plan. Reese and Mayor Estok are working out the details of when to hold the next forum.
Troyer Group representatives are currently working through the survey data, input from the first public hearing and comments from the share holder sessions in order to establish community priorities to include in the first draft plan. The final draft of the plan will have to be submitted by April 15th in order for the city to be eligible for DNR grant funding to help cover project costs.
