The locations for the steel pavilions that Garnett received from Overland Park are not set yet. Commissioner Nate Wiehl suggested the proposals be publicized to get public input and possibly come up with additional ideas. A primary proposal for use of the structures was a covered location for Garnett’s Farmers Market, which sets up along the Prairie Spirit Trail in Downtown Garnett. Locations at Harris Park and elsewhere would also provide public use during times when the farmer’s market was not underway.
Economic Development Director, Jessica Mills, says she devised the options with input from many people and groups. She says that information was evaluated based on the broadest range of functions and generating economic value for both the users and the city. Airport Manager, Pat Schettler told commissioners he was confident one of the structures could be used at the airport and rented to an aircraft owner for aircraft storage, at a price estimated around $900 to $1,200 a month.
Commissioners plan to further discuss the locations when more details are known at a follow-up meeting later this month.
