I have always thought that transparency in local government and active engagement with as much of the public as practical leads to better outcomes. I believe the best time to communicate is early and often – it does not have to wait until everything is set, in fact, that would be far too late! The … Read more
The developers for the Tri-County Mall redevelopment provided an update on the progress they have been making on designs for the very ambitious project undertaken. They presented the current state of the concept plan (links to presentation and video of presentation at the meeting below). Full presentation link here Full video of presentation at the … Read more
There has certainly been a lot of work going on to address concerns raised about the proposed Community Center transformation into the new Fitness Center at the Mall re-development. After the first Community Engagement Meeting City Administration reports it has been spending a significant amount of time on the detailed planning of the potential relocation … Read more
Last week City Administration held a meeting at the Community Center to discuss closing down the current Community Center and replace it with a Fitness Center at the Tri-County Mall redevelopment. Great news for the residents of Springdale? Well, maybe. After weighing everything known today about the proposal my current position is: While there is … Read more
On March 2nd City Council had it’s regular meeting, one significant item on the agenda is the review and vote to adopt the new Springdale Comprehensive Plan. This Plan was reported as being the result of a year + work and would be the foundation for the next 20 years for the City. In advance … Read more
Word continues to spread that things are happening in Springdale – the latest is about the work that has been underway to redevelop the Tri-County Mall area. In case you have missed the signs and past public meetings on the development you can learn more about it from the documents submitted to the Planning committee. … Read more
Just getting back from an exciting public meeting our local library (the Parkdale / Forest Park) I wanted to share some more I learned about the County Library Master facilities plan. If you haven’t been plugged in, the Library has been holding Public listening sessions and updating their master facilities plan (this has been ongoing … Read more
Council remained on its Summer schedule in August so this update only includes one regular meeting that month. In an unusual turn of events there were no ordinances on the agenda for either meeting in the month of September and the regular meeting in August only had routine administrative business. Adding to the unusual stretch … Read more
Council moved to its Summer schedule in July so this update only includes one meeting that month. Highlighted items of business included: Preliminary Development Plan for 11911 Sheraton Lane Introduction/Swearing-In: Anthony Stanley, Chief, Springdale Fire Department Charter Amendment proposals – Remove Clerk of Council position and several administrative updates Preliminary Development Plan for 11911 Sheraton … Read more
Council continues to keep its regular meetings with relatively light agendas – though there is certainly a lot of activity picking up speed! Highlighted items of business included: Preliminary Development Plan for Properties at 134 and 144 Merchant Street Springdale Community Center Roof replacement – Phase II Preliminary Development Plan for Properties at 134 and … Read more