City leaders in St. Joseph, Missouri, signed off on several public works updates that put masonry, concrete, and site work on the calendar for the weeks ahead.
The St. Joseph City Council approved Change Order No. 1 with E.L. Crawford Construction for repairs to the Krug Park waterfall. The ordinance states the waterfall is deteriorated and needs repair. The approved scope includes repairing the stone waterfall face, masonry stonework, landscape restoration, excavation, piping, and concrete repairs. The work is budgeted at $392,217.
For contractors, it is a clear reminder that stone features in parks and civic spaces are not set-and-forget assets. When a city documents deterioration and ties repairs to a defined scope, it creates a straightforward path for specialized crews to deliver durable results that hold up under weather and public use.
Council members also approved Change Order No. 2 with Herner Construction for renovations at Felix Street Square. The city stated a section of concrete behind the stage does not meet ADA requirements and must be removed and replaced. The new concrete will extend from the existing ornamental brick sidewalk to the stage. The change order totals $14,414.59, and the park sales tax budget was amended to $51,067.28. The city said the change will not affect the project timeline, and Felix Street Square is expected to open by the end of September.
In other action, the council approved Change Order No. 3 with Madget Demolition for additional demolition work at the Fourth and Felix Street garage. The city plans to install Jersey barriers with fencing to block off old ramps, add saw cutting for additional parking stalls, clean up several existing columns, and remove another vehicle exit ramp. The additional demolition work is expected to cost $92,452.73.
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