Nov. 8, 2012 Volume 2 • Issue 51 75 cents Send your news to gladstonenews@npgco.com
Gladstone to improve animal shelter Dropping Commerce Triangle purchase adds funding for project
By Nancy Hull Rigdon The city of Gladstone plans to spend about $400,000 to renovate and expand its animal shelter in an effort to increase adoption rates and decrease euthanasia rates. “This shelter should encourage pride and participation among the community,” Terry Tevis of Tevis Architects told the Gladstone City Council during an Oct. 22 meeting. “When you have an attractive facility like this, it makes it more viable than one people do not want to visit.” During the meeting, city staff and Tevis presented a proposal to renovate and expand the city’s animal shelter at 3970 NE 76th St.
The council is expected to approve a $395,000 contract with Bruner Construction at its Monday, Nov. 12, meeting. The city began looking at improving the animal shelter two years ago by hiring Tevis’ firm to provide a facility assessment, operational review and facility master plan. At that time, bids for the project were higher than the current bid from Bruner, and the city did not have as much funding available for the project as it now does. The city recently upped the funding available for the project by $100,000, making the $395,000 contract feasible. This funding boost
feature on the vacant lot. However, the city and the property owner could not reach an agreement on the purchase price. Improvements to the shelter will include: • 239-square-feet addition to the 1,700-square-feet facility; • offices; • exam room; • kitchen and laundry CONTRIBUTED ART area; • handicap-accessible This artist’s rendering depicts how the Gladstone animal shelter would look after about $400,000 in proposed renovations. restroom area; • renovated lobby and comes from the city’s deci- Commerce Bank at Antioch reception area; • meet-and-greet adoption sion to quit holding funding Road and 64th Street as well for the possibility of purchas- as the vacant lot south of area; • two isolation rooms, one ing the Commerce Triangle the bank. The city was inter— property that includes ested in installing a fountain for cats and one for dogs;
• new heating and ventilation system that prioritizes odor control; • new dog runs; • new kennels; • new drains; • renovation of cat holding area, including new caging; • noise control improvements; • lighting improvements “It will look and feel like a completely new building— one that should serve the community of Gladstone for years to come,” Tevis said. Michael Hasty, the city’s director of public safety, referred to the project as “exciting news.” “The shelter is over 30 years old,” Hasty said. “The existing facility just is not adequate for the demands being placed on it now.”
Great day for a good cause Tri-County Director of Assessment and Youth CPRP Services Jamie Wehmeyer, left foreground, cheers for walkers and other runners. Family, friends and a few serious athletes turned out Oct. 20 for the first Heart and Sole 5K run/walk at Happy Rock Park. This event raised more than $2,000 to support the children’s services and wellness programs at Tri-County Mental Health Services, including the holiday assistance program for the children and families.
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