The Boonville City Council approved a lease agreement with the Boonslick Heartland YMCA for continued use of Johnston Field House at the former Kemper Military School during its meeting on Monday, August 7.

City Administrator Kate Fjell stated the city had purchased the property in 2003 and the agreement is for a ten year renewal.

In other news, the council heard a first reading to approve a development agreement for senior housing on the Kemper campus.

The council will vote on final approval at the next meeting on Monday, August 21.