Kathy Norem from the Starke County CVC Board gave the Starke County Park Board members updates on the progress of two new kayak launch projects.
The CVC Board donated $30,000 toward the installment of two new kayak launches, one at Wythogan Park in Knox before the rapids, and the other on the Kankakee River at English Lake. The stipulation for the $30,000 donation was that the Starke County Park Board would need to come up with a match. The park board has been currently in the process of applying for a grant and should know soon enough whether they have been approved for it.
In past talks with the Mayor of Knox about the kayak launch at Wythogan Park, the mayor has suggested that the City of Knox should take over jurisdiction and they would be responsible for funds and maintenance. The park board members felt it should remain under their care.
The CVC board was informed that, pending approval, ground breaking should begin within the next six months.
