Multi-Purpose Athletic Center
Evening Conditioning Hike -Carson City Freeway Multi-Use Path
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/07/2015 - 10:32pmMeet in Multi-purpose Athletic Center parking lot on Russell Way.
Muscle Powered - Citizens for a walkable/bikeable Carson City sponsors a different hike every week. Hikes are moderately paced, usually with some elevation gain, of 1 ½ to 2 hour duration. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and leader may request physician’s release if needed. Please check out our website http://www.musclepowered.org. for specific hikes. “Friend” Muscle Powered on Facebook for weekly notices.
Bring your headlamps or flashlights. Cancelled if rain, sleet, or blizzard.
Carson City MAC construction on schedule
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/28/2015 - 11:52amChristmas comes but once annually, and this year Carson City’s multi-purpose athletic center is likely to come with it.
Facts and Opinions: A column by Carson City Supervisor Jim Shirk
Submitted by editor on Sun, 04/26/2015 - 10:33amJohn Barrette said to me: “If someone doesn’t throw stones (criticize, whatever) at me at least once a day I don’t figure I’m worth much.” Surprisingly, I do have something in common with John.
The Capitol Mall Project
This project has not been presented to me. What I have learned on my own and from the Appeal’s recent articles: It is to be privately funded and built on private property owned by a foundation/business. If this is the case, then I would support such a project.
Deep Thoughts, Cheap Shots & Bonbons
Submitted by admin on Sun, 07/27/2014 - 9:19amI was not the first to share the news of the Hyatt Hotel project; as it was already alluded to by the Northern Nevada Development Association on its website. In addition to numerous rumors that ran rampant throughout the community.
It's Your City with Supervisor Jim Shirk
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/09/2014 - 3:01pmCarson City Ward 4 Supervisor Jim Shirk gives an update on the latest city government news, provides an update on board action from its June 5, 2014 meeting and looks ahead when supervisors meet again.
It's Your City with Carson City Supervisor Karen Abowd
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/21/2014 - 7:50amCarson City Supervisor Karen Abowd gives a recap on the actions taken by the Board of Supervisors at its April 17, 2014 meeting.
At the meeting Supervisors again approved an ordinance allowing for a 1/8-cent sales tax for public infrastructure projects including:
It's Your City with Carson City Supervisor Brad Bonkowski
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/24/2014 - 10:44amCarson City Supervisor Brad Bonkowski provides an update of the Feb. 20, 2014 Board of Supervisors meeting in this edition of It's Your City.
Among board actions, supervisors accepted a $40,000 grant for fire fuel reduction tree service and reviewed other grants. The board reviewed and accepted a liquor license application for Francisco's mexican restaurant set to open in April at the Carson Mall.
Carson City Supervisors agree to 1/8th cent sales tax to fund city projects
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/20/2014 - 6:53pmIn an emotionally-charged issue that brought out passionate pleas for and against, Carson City supervisors agreed to a 1/8th-cent sales tax to fund several infrastructure projects.
The final vote was 4 to 1, with Supervisor Jim Shirk dissenting. John McKenna, who was seen as the swing vote, agreed in the end which allowed for a required two-thirds majority.
Opinions about 1/8th cent sales tax vote
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/19/2014 - 8:17amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors is poised to vote tomorrow afternoon on a plan to raise sales taxes to fund improvements to the city's major corridors, a multi-purpose athletic center and a new animal shelter.
Several readers have offered up their opinions on this issue, which you can find in our Opinion section. Feel free to comment on those articles, or submit your own.
Text of Carson City Mayor's State of the City speech
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/07/2014 - 12:31pmRead the full text of Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell's State of the City speech, after the jump.
Third workshop tonight on proposed plans for Carson City infrastructure improvements
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/29/2014 - 9:58amCarson City will hold its third workshop tonight to answer questions and take comment on proposed plans to implement a one-eighth cent sales tax that would go toward several infrastructure projects.
Carson City residents encouraged to attend infrastructure tax proposal workshops
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/21/2014 - 7:52amTwo public workshops will be held today at Fuji Park Exhibit Hall in Carson City. The workshops are designed to answer questions and hear comments regarding a proposed 1/8th-cent sales tax to fund several infrastructure projects.
1/8 of a cent sale tax increase
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/17/2014 - 8:46amThe City staff drafted an agenda item that would increase sales tax by 1/8 of a cent.
This increase will help to fund various corridor projects; it will also allow the City to build the Animal Shelter, and the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center. The allocated expense of all projects does not include any debt service fees, interest nor any maintenance, service fees, staffing, or other related cost after completion.
Carson City workshops seek public comment on proposed sales tax plan
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 01/10/2014 - 3:13pmCarson City will hold three public workshops this month that are designed to answer questions and solicit comments regarding a proposed 1/8th-cent sales tax to fund several infrastructure projects.
The money would help pay for a new multi-purpose athletic center, known as the “MAC,” a new animal services facility, and streetscape beautification and safety enhancements along the Carson City’s main commercial corridors and the downtown area.
It's Your City: Mayor Bob Crowell discusses Dec. 19 Board of Supervisors meeting
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/22/2013 - 11:16amCarson City Mayor Bob Crowell provides an update on the actions taken by the Board of Supervisors at its last meeting, Dec. 19.
Topics include: Appointments to the 9-1-1 Surcharge Advisory Committee, Ward Voting, Carson City's ethics ordinance, the city's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the proposed Multi-Purpose Athletic Center, a new animal shelter, and other proposed infrastructure improvements.
Letter: Carson City’s Sidewalk to Nowhere
Submitted by editor on Wed, 11/06/2013 - 8:35amWith all the deferred infrastructure maintenance in our city, you would expect key projects to receive priority funding. Not so with the relatively new sidewalk in front of city public works facilities on the south side of Butti Way between Fairview and Airport.
This sidewalk serves virtually no one in a given day, probably cost taxpayers upwards of $200,000, and diverted funds from repairing crumbling sidewalks that serve many people.
Letter: Where is Carson City’s Mary Poppins?
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/08/2013 - 1:57pmEven the wise, kind and responsible Disney nanny character would face a daunting task were she presented with the continuing public policy fiascos in our troubled town. Mary handled her unbridled charges with aplomb and urgency. Many of our elected and appointed officials need to employ these traits.
State Fair
Officials OK multi-purpose athletic center site, design
Submitted by admin on Sun, 07/10/2011 - 4:01amCarson City officials have approved a conceptual site and building design plan for a Multi-purpose Activity Center adjacent to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada, but have held off moving ...