Postponing Muny

[Max Lars]

Council:

The preservation of the Lions Municipal Golf Course (Muny) through the Brackenridge agreement is a significant initiative and it deserves full conversations by Council. This year, we heard from our community about the speed at which we consider large projects. Many of you acknowledged this through the previous message board thread on Muny. You all also highlighted areas on which you would like to seek clarity. In addition, the Planning Commission provided Council with a list of recommendations for consideration. The Environmental Commission has also shared thoughts.

To have thoughtful and intentional conversations, I recommend that we postpone consideration of the proposed amendments to the BDA to the December 3rd Council meeting. I also recommend that we go ahead and hold the briefing on the November 17th Council work session agenda as planned so that we can ask questions and get the answers we need.

We know that large initiatives do not happen overnight. They require multiple steps and this is not the last time that Council will be discussing Muny. My recommendation to postpone is not intended to kick the can down the road but to ensure that the community, involved partners, and this Council understand this agreement.

Like many of you recognized, this is a significant and important opportunity for the City and I look forward to continuing the conversation.

Thanks,

Kirk
On Behalf of Mayor Watson