During the Le Mars city council meeting on Tuesday, the council approved awarding a contract to Nelson Commercial Construction of Sioux City for improvements to Municipal Park, with the total amount of the contract set at $6.3 million, coming in roughly half a million dollars under the estimated cost.
The planned improvements include new tennis and pickleball courts, a new golf course bar and fitness court, parking, and a expansion of the banquet hall. The council had previously approved plans, specifications, and form of contract during their May 5th meeting, with bids opening on May 27th. The project will be funded by both local option sales and service tax funds and the Le Mars Area Betterment Foundation.
A services agreement with ISG for $236,000 for construction administrative services was also approved by the council, with construction set to start next month and final completion scheduled for October of 2027.
During the meeting, the council also approved an Iowa Workforce House Tax Credit application from JG1, LLC to construct six duplexes of twelve multi-family units in northeast Le Mars. The council will next meet on Tuesday, June 16th at noon inside of City Hall.
