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Council votes to auction Fairfield pool property; councilmembers raise concerns about loss of neighborhood playground
Summary
St. Charles Parish Council declared the former Fairfield pool property surplus and authorized an auction May 5; council discussion flagged loss of an on-site playground and neighborhood access, and two council members voted against the sale.
The St. Charles Parish Council on May 5 approved an ordinance (file number 2025-0129) declaring the parish-owned property at 102 Stephen Drive (commonly known as the Fairfield pool and adjacent recreational area) no longer needed for a public purpose and authorized an exclusive listing/auction agreement with SVN/Gilmore Auction & Realty to sell the property.
Why it matters: Council discussion revealed the parcel includes a pool, clubhouse and a children’s play set that the Recreation Department had been maintaining. Councilwoman O’Daniels objected to selling the parcel because the sale…
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