Parks & Recreation Summer Tournament Schedule

The Rolla Parks and Recreation staff has worked with a number of organizations and individuals to develop a full schedule of tournaments to be played throughout the Rolla park system in 2014.  Ber Juan Sportsplex will host 16 tournaments beginning March 29 through August 10.  Among the highlights for this year are the Mid-America Region Gold tournament for girl’s 18 & under fast-pitch softball and three slow-pitch state tournaments.  The Centre will once again host the Licking Shootouts over the course of the summer with 6 tournaments. 

Sports tourism has a tremendous impact on Rolla’s economy.  Based on surveys from previous years over 75% of participants are from outside of Phelps County and would not visit the area if it were not for these tournaments.  Special events and tournaments hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department generate nearly $1 million through retail shopping, dining and hotel accommodations. 

The Rolla Area Chamber of Commerce works with the Rolla Parks and Recreation Department to attract and accommodate the visitors and participants of these tournaments.  Stevie Kearse, Executive Director of the RACC says “These events bring outside dollars to our community, which in turn helps our community grow and prosper.  Not only do sporting events bring participants, they also bring family and friends.  These groups stay in our hotels, dine in our restaurants, shop in our retail stores, purchase gas, and so much more.  We appreciate the diligence of the Parks Department on continue to recruit these groups to the area.”

For more information, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 573-341-2386.  

 

2014 Tournaments
USSSA Girls Fast Pitch Tournament ....................... March 29 & 30
Sliders Softball Tournament ............................................... April 12
Pathways Benefit Tournament ........................................... April 26
USSSA Girls Fast Pitch Tournament ..........................May 10 & 11
Larry Wilson Memorial Tourney (Men’s & Women’s) ....... May 17
Larry Wilson Memorial Tourney (Coed) ............................. May 18
Lucas Ballinger Baseball Tourney ....................... May 31 & June 1
ASA Girls Fast Pitch Tournament ................................. June 7 & 8
USSSA Baseball Tournament ..................................... June 14 & 15
ASA Men’s & Women’s Slow Pitch Tourney ..................... June 21
ASA Coed Slow Pitch Tourney ........................................... June 22
Mid-America Region 18 A Regional Tourney ................ July 11-13
Mid-America Region 18 Gold Regional Tourney ........... July 11-13
ASA Women’s State Tournament ................................ July 12 & 13
ASA Coed C & D State Tournament ........................... July 19 & 20
Sliders Softball Tournament ......................................... July 26 & 27
NSA Coed State Tournament .................................... August 9 & 10

Updated March 17, 2014

Proposition 'A' Information

Rolla residents will have an opportunity to vote on a one-quarter (1/4) cent parks sales tax effective October 2014 that is projected to produce approximately $950,000 to maintain and improve the entire parks and recreation system.

FAQ

Council Resolution

What is Prop 'A'?

Sales Tax Comparison

What will the money be used for?

Why Prop 'A'?

Sale of Surplus Parcel at Ridgeview Rd. & Walker St.

Request for Proposals
Sale of Surplus Parcel at Ridgeview Rd. & Walker St.

Purpose
The City of Rolla, Missouri is soliciting proposals for the possible sale of a vacant parcel at the northeast corner of Ridgeview Rd. and Walker St.  The subject property is approximately 4,131 sq. ft. in size.  The objective of this RFP is to identify interest in this small surplus lot for possible development and/or private use in order to determine the best use and value of the surplus property.

Submission
Responses to this RFP must be submitted by 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 25, 2014 to:

Carol Daniels, City Clerk

Rolla City Hall

901 N. Elm Street

P.O. Box 979

Rolla, MO   65402

City staff is available to assist interested parties, prior to the submission date, with details on the subject property.  Please contact Mr. Steve Hargis, Public Works Director, for additional information at (575) 426-6950 or by email at shargis@rollacity.org.

Terms and Conditions
The existing parcel is approximately 4,131 sq. ft. which does not meet the standard minimum lot size for development.  The City may consider vacating the adjacent portion of the old Ridgeview Dr. which would add an additional 2,000 sq. ft. or more of property.  The City makes no warranties as to the ultimate use/zoning of this property.  As such a contingency contract for the sale of the lot is anticipated.

The City of Rolla reserves the right to reject any and all proposals submitted in response to this RFP.  In considering multiple proposals the Rolla City Council will consider price, highest and best use, and community interest and benefit in determining the possible sale.

Proposal Content
Applicants should include at a minimum the following information:

• The name, address and telephone number of the party submitting the proposal;
• The respondent’s proposed price for the property;
• A description of the proposed use of the property with a preliminary site plan.
• Statement as to why and how the public interest in being served by the sale/purchase of subject property.