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City moves to rezone downtown acquisition for park use; abatement, youth academy and park RFPs planned

2109851 · January 14, 2025
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Summary

City Manager reported purchase of the 9320–9330 Bridgeport Way property for a downtown park, will add rezoning to the 2025 planning docket (council supported expedited consideration), and described abatement timing, a summer Youth Municipal Academy pilot and several park project RFPs for 2025–26.

City Manager reported on several staff items at the Jan. 13 study session, including the city’s early acquisition of a downtown property intended for a downtown park and a schedule of park and youth initiatives slated for 2025.

Staff told council the city closed on 9320–9330 Bridgeport Way with the intention of converting part of the site to a downtown park. Because the property is currently zoned commercial, staff recommended adding a rezoning request for parks, recreation and open space to the 2025 planning commission docket. Council members discussed whether to elevate the matter with a formal council resolution; after a brief exchange the council agreed to expedite the planning review and directed staff to proceed with a resolution to memorialize the change and send the item to the planning…

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