The Knox Park Board will meet tonight where the members will have several items up for discussion.
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Knox Park Board Discusses Raises for Employees
The Knox Park Board members discussed increasing employee wages during their meeting last week.
Continue readingKnox City Council Reviews Ordinance Giving Knox Police Department Limited Agency for Park Board for Limited Purpose of Denying Entry
The Knox City Council members reviewed an ordinance during their most recent meeting that would authorize the Knox City Police Department to act as the limited agent for the Knox Park Board for the limited purpose of denying entry.
Continue readingKnox School Board Reelects Officers, Reappoints Officials for 2020
The Knox School Board will keep the same leadership for another year. Last week, board members reelected Board President Kirk Bennett, Vice-President Wendy McIntire, and Secretary Mary Lynn Ritchie.
Continue readingKnox City Council Approves Temporary Park Loan Resolution
The Knox City Council considered a resolution that would authorize a temporary park loan when members met last week.
Continue readingKnox City Council Receives Traffic Info from Park Superintendent
The Knox City Council was provided with some traffic statistics gathered in Wythogan Park when members met Tuesday night.
Continue readingUpdate Over Sandy Acres Park Improvement Grant Delivered to Knox City Council
The Sandy Acres Park Improvement Grant was discussed with Knox City Council members Tuesday night.
Continue readingKnox Park Board Member Previews Summer Events, Discusses Park Projects
A car and bike show, outdoor concerts, and movies are just some of the events planned for this summer at Wythogan Park. The Knox School Board got an update last week from board member Gary Dulin, who serves as the school board’s representative on the Knox Park Board.
Continue readingKnox School Board to Hold Public Hearing on Building Project Tonight
The first of two official public hearings over Knox Community Schools’ proposed building project will be held tonight.
Continue readingIndianaUnclaimed.gov Search Turns Up Almost $2,400 for Knox Community Schools
The Knox Community School Corporation is getting almost $2,400, after school officials stumbled upon some unclaimed property.
Continue readingKnox School Board to Consider Corporation Treasurer’s Resignation Tonight
More personnel changes will be up for approval during tonight’s Knox School Board meeting.
Continue readingKnox City Officials Seek DNR Funds for Upgrades at Sandy Acres
A potential project at Sandy Acres Park in has city officials seeking funds from the Department of Natural Resources.
While discussing some possible upcoming projects at last week’s city council meeting, Mayor Dennis Estok shared that City Attorney and Park Board President Autumn Ferch has been working on a grant to submit to the DNR.
If awarded, the funds would be used in order to help cover the cost of upgrading some of the amenities at Sandy Acres, the city park located near U.S. 35 and Veteran’s Parkway.
Estok mentioned some of the additions that they’re looking into, “New restrooms,new shelter,
Estok noted that since the grant money hasn’t come in yet, these are all just preliminary ideas that are being considered. However, the estimated cost of the project, including lighting, would be around $150,000 – $170,000.
The Mayor mentioned that they’re going after a 50/50 grant. He said since it is not in the Park Board’s budget, the City would need to come up with half of the money to cover the upgrades. He added that it could likely be feasibly split up between a few different accounts such as the River Boat and CEDIT funds.
Knox City Council Approves Final Version of 5-Year Parks Master Plan
A public hearing over the final version of 5-Year Parks Master Plan was held prior to last Thursday’s Knox City Council meeting.
Troyer Group Landscape Architect Mike Reese led the public hearing. During this process, he’s been coordinating with city officials and gathering public input about Heritage Park, Sandy Acres, Wythogan Park and potential new park. Continue reading
Wythogan Skate Park Discussed at Park Plan Public Hearing & Knox Park Board Meeting
The Wythogan Skate Park, which is currently closed and in need of repairs, was discussed during last Monday’s park plan public hearing as well as the regular Knox Park Board meeting.
During the public hearing for the 5-year Master Plan for Knox Parks, Architect Mike Reese with the Troyer Group mentioned the conditions of the skate park, saying that much of the equipment and materials are damaged and in need of upgrades. He said, judging from survey results, Knox residents were in favor of renovating the skate park rather than removing it. Continue reading
Wythogan, Heritage, Sandy Acres and Potential New Park Discussed During Public Hearing
Several community members, as well as a few city officials, sat in during Monday night’s public hearing for the Knox Parks 5-Year Master Plan.
Architect Mike Reese with the Troyer Group explained that a draft master plan was written up with suggestions from the initial public hearing, the stakeholder meetings, the community survey and recommendations from the DNR. Continue reading
Knox Park Superintendent Extends His Gratitude During Park Board Meeting
Knox Park Superintendent George Byer commended Derek Johnson with Johnson’s Johns Septic Service at Monday night’s park board meeting.
Johnson was personally thanked for his assistance during this weekend’s emergency situation. Superintendent Byer explained that the floods resulted in some residents having no access to working bathrooms. Continue reading
Knox Park Board Approves Dates for Movies in the Park
Knox Park Board members considered setting the dates for the Movies in the Park events that they’re planning to bring back this summer.
Park Board President Autumn Ferch explained that in order to start coordinating with the movie provider about what films would be available, she needed to have a set schedule of dates. Continue reading
One Seat was Filled and Another Opened Up at Last Night’s Knox Park Board Meeting
During Monday night’s Knox Park Board meeting, it was announced that Mayor Dennis Estok has appointed Glenn Barnes to fill Dave Comb’s seat.
Barnes is the Principal of Knox Elementary School. His perspective as someone who has hands-on, daily experience with the youth of our community will be a helpful addition to the board. Continue reading
Citizens Encouraged to Attend Public Hearing Over Knox Parks 5-Year Master Plan Tonight
A public hearing over the Knox Parks 5-Year Master Plan will be held tonight at 6 p.m. in City Hall.
The draft plan had to be submitted to the DNR by January 15th in order for the city to be eligible for potential funding for proposed park plans. Mayor Dennis Estok reported that it was turned in on time and it will be discussed during the hearing tonight.
Additionally, Troyer Group representative will discuss the results from the online survey that was conducted. Mayor Estok mentioned that more than 250 surveys were received. Continue reading
Knox Park Board Addresses Goals for 2018
The Knox Park Board laid out some goals for 2018 when they met last Thursday.
The three main goals that Park Superintendent George Byer mentioned were repairing the skate park, making some shelter adjustments and fixing various lighting issues around the park. Continue reading
