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City drops recommendation to buy Field of Dreams after review; explores school-district alternatives for inclusive field
Summary
Staff recommended against purchasing the Verona Area School District's Field of Dreams property after due diligence found reduced recreational benefit, competing fundraising for a Miracle League field nearby, and needed parking and bathroom expansions. City staff will continue discussions with the school district about alternative sites.
City staff recommended that the Common Council not buy the Field of Dreams property from the Verona Area School District after an internal review found the city would gain less recreation programming than previously expected and that construction and operating needs would raise additional costs.
Parks and recreation staff told the council the softball club would likely continue daily use of the fields, which reduced the additional programming the…
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