Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham City Council held their regular meeting Tuesday and heard a presentation about a new comprehensive plan for the City.
Jacob Seid of Sightline Planning and Zoning and Stephanie Brown of Chastain and Associates gave the presentation. Stephanie was unable to attend, but left a short video that was played during the presentation. Jacob and Stephanie have worked together in some capacity for about 15 years, and they have started the first steps for their comprehensive plan for Effingham. The plan will include housing, transportation, parks and recreation, and economic development. There was no action taken this meeting, but it could come back for a vote by the next meeting. Seid said they could get started right away once it is approved.
The Council also heard from Darren Rennels and his wife who are working on a family recreation facility in the Fritz Krampe building along South Raney Street. Darren said the facility will have trampolines, arcades, ninja warrior courses, and areas for basketball and other sports. He said this will be a facility for kids of all ages, and there will be toddler play areas to separate the younger kids from the teenagers. He said it could open in 60 days, and he is looking for the City’s help to fund the renovations for the facility. The Council was highly receptive to the idea, and gave an informal “ok” to the request for $30k in hotel/motel funds.
The Council was also reminded that Effingham Jam is happening July 12th.
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