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Council sets March 3 public hearing on proposed sale of portion of Merriam Park to Waterloo schools
Summary
Council adopted a resolution to set March 3 as the date of public hearing on the proposed sale of a portion of Merriam Park (east of 3843 Sacred Avenue) to the Waterloo school district for $1; council members emphasized the March 3 hearing will allow full public discussion.
The City Council on Monday adopted a resolution setting March 3, 2025 as the date for a public hearing on a proposed sale of a portion of Merriam Park (east of 3843 Sacred Avenue) to the Waterloo school district for $1.
Council member John Chiles moved to set the hearing date; Chiles said he is meeting with the school superintendent and school board this week and promised to bring residents’ concerns to that meeting. He emphasized the Feb. 17 action only sets a hearing date and does not approve the sale.
Resident Dennis Jewel spoke during public comment about a 1963 donation that created part of the park and asked how the community would be involved. Mayor Hart and Chiles both told Jewel and other residents the council’s action on Feb. 17 only schedules the public hearing and urged residents to provide documentation and to meet with Chiles and school representatives prior to the hearing.
The council approved the motion by roll call; Chiles and other council members said they intend to work with residents and school officials in advance of the March 3 hearing so the full council can hear the community’s concerns at that meeting.
