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Published November 03, 2009 09:51 pm - COLUMBUS, Kan. — A 24-member committee looking at options for the aging Columbus High School football stadium was launched Monday, Superintendent David Carriger said. The committee includes residents, school personnel and student representatives. Group explores options for replacing Columbus stadium Jim Moss 11/3/09 pullout at bottom By Roger McKinney rmckinney@joplinglobe.com COLUMBUS, Kan. — A 24-member committee looking at options for the aging Columbus High School football stadium was launched Monday, Superintendent David Carriger said. The committee includes residents, school personnel and student representatives. The effort could lead to an April bond issue. A structural engineer has determined that the stadium, built in 1950, is in poor condition, including weathered concrete with steel reinforcement visible. A May 8 windstorm toppled the stadium’s press box, damaging the structure. Carriger said Monday’s initial meeting included a PowerPoint presentation about the stadium. He said the meeting was primarily for orientation and information. Members generated questions including how much the stadium is used and the economic impact on the community of home football games. Carriger said he hopes to have answers to the questions soon. The group will meet again Monday, Nov. 9. Crossland Construction Co. has estimated that it would cost the district $1.4 million to demolish the existing stadium, install new, accessible seating, and build new, accessible restrooms and a concession stand. Officials say that if that project is pursued, it would require a property tax increase of 2.23 mills, resulting in a property tax increase of $27 for the owner of a house with a market value of $100,000. Carriger has said the state would pay $476,000 of the cost if the district were to approve a bond issue. 
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