Downtown Edgerton will soon boast a new gathering place for residents if plans outlined by Don Roberts, mayor, during his state of the city address come to fruition. During his address on Feb. 21, Roberts said that downtown Edgerton holds a special place in his heart and that the Greenspace is the right place for the city to build a new gathering place.
“Both the Downtown Edgerton Plan and the Parks Master Plan confirm what residents have always known. The Greenspace is the right place for the city to build a new gathering place for our community,” he said.
Currently the Greenspace is used for such events as the Mayor’s Christmas tree and the popular auction during Edgerton Frontier Days event.
Roberts said the facility, when completed, would offer space to host community events such as Senior Lunch, Boy and Girl Scout meets, visits from Santa and serve as an emergency shelter during inclement weather.
He said the city plans to hold a public open house for residents to offer input on what types of amenities they would prefer in the facility.
“Please mark your calendar for Thursday, April 4. We invite all residents to come, bring your family and friends, your neighbors and community members of all ages and help plan the future of the Greenspace for the next generation of Edgerton residents,” he said.
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