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Farmers Market Project

The Parkville Farmers Market is located downtown, south of the railroad tracks. In spring 2022, a box truck ran into the southeast side of the structure and three sections had to be removed. In June 2022, a tractor trailer ran into the north side of the building, which caused extensive damage and the entire structure was torn down. Although the structure had existed in its current location for over 35 years, it was hit twice in a period 45 days.

The City has taken on the challenge of building a new farmers market structure. BBN Architects was hired to provide design services for the new building and worked with Confluence on the community engagement. BBN Architects finalized the final design and prepared the construction documents to bid the project. This page includes status updates for the project by clicking below.

The City has completed extensive public engagement and held several work sessions throughout this project. The final design (PDF link) was presented to Board of Aldermen at an April 30th work session (external link) with the Community Land & Recreation Board.

Status Updates

Update 1/31/25 – E.L. Crawford, the City’s contractor to construct the farmers market, mobilized and blocked off the construction area. The parking lot will remain closed during construction. The project is progressing as planned, with an anticipated completion date in May.

Update 11/18/24 – Agreement for construction of the structure will be considered by the Board of Aldermen at their meeting on November 19, 2024 (approved contract with E.L. Crawford Construction).

Update 10/23/24 – Bid opening held at 9:30 a.m. Ten bids were received.

Update 10/3/24 – The bid notice for construction of the farmers market structure was released. Sealed bids were due on October 23, 2024.

Update 5/8/24 – The Board of Aldermen approved moving forward with construction of the base structure for the farmers market without planning for a future enclosure. BBN Architects is finalizing the design and preparing construction documents to bid the project.

Update 4/30/24 – The Board of Aldermen and Community Land & Recreation Board held a joint work session to review the final design prior to BBN Architects creating the construction documents so the project can be put out for bid.

Update 3/25/24 – The City is working with BBN Architects on the project. In January, the City received a letter of award for a $1 million grant from Platte County. The final design and construction documents will be presented to the Board of Aldermen on April 2, 2024.

Update 6/5/23 – In May 2023, the City settled its claims with the two trucking companies that demolished the Farmers Market. The City received $455,000 and we immediately demolished the old market, what was left of it. The next challenge is to build a new Farmers Market.

 

Project Timeline

Farmers Market structure project timeline

Funding

The City has $1.8 million to design and construct the new structure from the following funding sources.

  • $1 million – Platte County Parks Grant
  • $450,000 – Parks Sales Tax Fund
  • $350,000 – Insurance claims

 

The new structure will be similar to what was there previously, but will have:

  • Deeper overhangs
  • Stone columns
  • Aluminum replica sign
Final design of new farmers market structure
Final design

In conjunction with this project, BBN will work closely with Renaissance Infrastructure Consulting to repair erosion issues along the White Alloe Creek in English Landing Park, specifically between the railroad tracks and the low water crossing at McAfee Street.

Project Costs:

  • Engineering design estimate: $74,500
  • Grant received: $40,000 Platte County Stormwater Management
  • City’s share: $34,500

 

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