The first pass at providing more soccer grounds in the City of Plymouth was approved by members of the city commission last month.
Commissioners agreed to the recommendation of the city administration and authorized a non-binding memorandum of understanding and an environmental review of 2.92 acres of property on South Mill Street. City administrators suggested the move in response to the lack of available soccer fields to youth groups. Officials explained the lack of recreational space forced the elimination of one age group program last fall.
“There was no place for them to play,” officials said.
The property in question, located at 639 Mill St. was formerly the home of Lumber Mart and is listed for sale at $1.5 million. The environmental review will cost less than $5,000, according to City Manager Paul Sincock. A Phase 2 environmental review would be part of any purchase agreement, he told the commissioners.
“I think this is a very exciting possibility,” said Mayor Nick Moroz.
Commissioner Alanna Maguire was also impressed with the potential for a city park. “It will give residents on the east side something new,” she said.”
