Pickleball part of Williams Park improvements

SYRACUSE – The Syracuse City Council has approved the first stage of  Williams Park improvements, including pickleball and basketball courts.

City Engineer Justin Stark presented plans for the improvements at the January council meeting with a possible completion date in September of 2024.

Stark also presented a downtown infrastructure development agreement.

He presented a map showing three blocks of Fifth Street and side streets that are targeted for transformation over time. The city expects several meetings with the project team and communication with downtown businesses as the project moves forward.

Keeping the existing brick on main street, known history of the area and parking, lighting and streetscape concepts are key considerations.

 

Blue Rivers had requested a reduction in its monthly rent. The city council voted to leave the rent at $600, saying the city is just breaking even at that amount. The senior center building is also available for rent for special occasions.

 City Council reviewed all the information and voted to leave the Rent at $600. The city is just breaking even with that amount of rent.   The city would also like to remind

In other action the council agreed to a three-year farm lease for Barry Janssen.