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Public raises questions as city outlines marina redevelopment approach and tradeoffs
Summary
Citizens pressed officials about proposed uplands development at the downtown marina, asking why residential uses appear in early concept renderings; city leaders said designs are conceptual, public input is planned and some upland development is needed to fund wet‑slip improvements without drawing heavily on the general fund.
Several residents at the community workshop questioned conceptual designs for redevelopment of the downtown marina uplands, especially the inclusion of commercial and residential uses on prime waterfront land.
Judy Stapleton asked why the city would use “prime marina property for retail and residential” when there are vacant buildings elsewhere downtown. City officials replied that the city owns the uplands and does not control privately owned downtown parcels,…
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