| River
Heights decides on improvements to memorial park
By Brittany Strickland
September 13, 1007 | RIVER HEIGHTS -- The plan to alter
safety factors as well as practicality issues with Ryan's
Park Place, 400 S. 600 East in River Heights, is beginning.
The City Council met Tuesday to discuss plans to improve
the structure of the park in order to prevent future
liability charges as well as creating more spaces for
residents and visitors to be able to park their vehicles
in.
Ryan's Place Park was originally built in memory of
a 2-year-old local boy. Ryan Steven Adams, who drowned
on Aug. 9, 2006. Many residents of River Heights worked
to restore the legacy of Ryan by constructing the park
in 2007. The park is something that residents are fond
of and it is a solid source of pride for the city.
In order to comply with the public demand, the council
decided Tuesday to remove the older equipment and to
try to arrange a safer turf for the park. They also
decided to construct angled parking along the sides
of the park.
Councilman Blake Wright said this change will create
48 new parking spaces for the city.
In other business, the council:
-- confirmed that a connection will be built between
500 South and 100 East.
-- mentioned that Apple Days, held on Sept. 8, was a
success; however, there was criticism concerning aspects
such as the food, city pride, and a lack of knowledge
for opportunities to participate.
-- has spent approximately $30,000 successfully repairing
city streets.
City Council meets every second and fourth Tuesday
of each month at 6:30 pm at the city office building
at 520 S. 500 East.
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