Fulton continues construction projects at park, city hall

FULTON – Fulton City Masonic Lodge 189 presented a $300 check to the city June 10 to be put toward the renovation of School Park on 10th Avenue.

Lodge members thanked the Fulton City Council at the meeting for the renovations that have been underway for the past several weeks. The donation comes on the heels of the reopening of the park to the public.

The official grand reopening of School Park is set for September, with construction expected to wrap up in August. The city still plans for new sidewalks and accessible parking near the pavilion and refurbishing the basketball court. There will be discussions on where to put a water fountain.

The council also has discussed the possibility of renaming the park and is looking to open up that conversation with the public.

Construction and renovation projects have been the focus of many recent City Council discussions. Construction on City Hall has been progressing, with painting and electrical work expected to be finished within the week. Carpeting should arrive within the next week and audio and visual equipment installation is about a month out. Because of this progress, the council tentatively estimates the next City Council meeting can take place in the town hall as soon as July.

In other business June 10, the City Council approved a motion to adopt the International Property Maintenance Code, effective Jan. 1, 2025. The city ordinance will be in place in July, but tickets won’t be issued until Jan. 1, 2025.

As a note to the public, the council wanted to remind citizens that any person who solicits within the city is required to apply for a solicitor’s permit. Residents can call the city to ask about any solicitors, and should the group receive a complaint, the city is willing to ask them to leave.