Wood River Development News

City Council Approves Exterior Renovation Program, Redevelopment Agreements, and Recognizes Retiring Fire Chief

The city council formally recognized Fire Chief Wade Stallhutt for his 21 years of service upon his retirement. The council also discussed and approved various funding and program ordinances, including an exterior renovation program, a redevelopment agreement with Stormfront Roofing, a redevelopment agreement with James Properties, LLC, an engineering services agreement for the Tyler Timmons Drive reconstruction project, and agreements for park improvements at City Center Park and the Wood River Recreation Center. Additionally, they approved bids for HVAC system replacement at the Belfark Clubhouse and acoustic treatment improvements at the Wood River Recreation Center Gymnasium. The council also approved a proclamation for Woodriver Main Street Day and a request to seek bids for City Center Park construction. Finally, they approved a sponsorship agreement with Alton Tree Service for the Wood River Recreation Center and a resolution authorizing an executive closed session for personnel matters.