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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 2000
Page
7
The forecast calls for a 50 percent chance of rain tonight mainly after midnight with a low near 60. Wednesday will be cooler with a 40 percent chance of morning rain and partly sunny late, high around 70.
Ottawa City Commission endorsed Fairway Vista a 30 acre northern Ottawa development with 136 housing units in 68 duplexes and townhouses plus stores. The city would share infrastructure costs about 164000 for water and streets and 60000 for a Davis Avenue water line, with future impact fees recouping much of the expense.
Stark Truss Co Inc moves into the former Ryder Truck Rental site at 2202 E Wilson in Ottawa expanding from 6,000 to over 10,000 square feet on five acres. The Canton, Ohio based firm plans to hire up to 25 by spring, selling roof and floor trusses for residential and commercial builds. The Ottawa project marks the 14th Stark Truss location. manager Jim Humbert notes Midwest access from Ottawa.
A $30,000 joint housing study will map a buyer profile and craft a marketing plan for Ottawa Franklin County developers. Kent Crippin of Development Research Corp will conduct a three phase phone survey within 40 to 50 miles of Ottawa to guide growth and attract families to Ottawa Paola and Louisburg.
Superintendent Jan Collins and attorney Bob Bezek met with Pioneer Group President Ross Freeman to work out a contract for Pioneer to buy the old middle school. The Topeka firm offered 250000 for the building to convert it into office space with more revisions likely before the Sept 25 school board meeting.
Ottawa district officials emphasize the statewide count on Wednesday will determine state funding. Enrollment has fluctuated, with last year’s time showing a 16 student drop to 2268. Future Visions High School Diploma Center adds 72 students and requires six hours of attendance to be counted, potentially skewing final totals.
The Franklin County Highway Improvement Plan will meet at 7 p.m. in the county commission room to discuss options for Rock Creek Road. Rebuilding would meet Kansas DOT standards and cost more, while resurfacing would be cheaper and avoid DOT standards. Kenneth White will explain costs and procedures.
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