After Summer season of Building, practically $1 million in Wilson Park Upgrades Full

The Milan Area Chamber hosted a ribbon chopping ceremony on Saturday Oct. 11 for the brand new facilities at Wilson Park. Children laughed and performed and pickleballs hit towards the brand new courts, as Milan Chamber President Matt West (left), Mayor Ed Kolar, Council Member Shannon Dare Wayne, and Parks & Recreation Commission Chair Matt Tomecek spoke. Kolar praised City Manager Jim Lancaster for his laborious work making use of for and acquiring grants for the venture, together with different grants over the past a number of years. He known as the brand new sidewalk that extends out to Wabash St. “Mary’s Way,” in honor of Council Member Mary Kerkes who advocated for a safer path for the kids utilizing the park. Parks & Recreation Director Jill Tewsley, who administered the venture, reduce the ribbon. After the ribbon chopping, members of the parks & recreation fee and metropolis council have been stationed on the health circuit, playground, basketball court docket and pickleball courts to fulfill with attendees and reply questions.