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Commission schedules community meeting after Hill residents, soccer club disagree over 10‑year exclusive use at Oak Grove Field
Summary
An unsolicited proposal from the Saint Andrews Soccer Club asking for 10 years of exclusive scheduling and field renovation drew neighborhood concern Oct. 14; commissioners directed staff to organize a community meeting and likely follow‑up workshop before taking any agreement action.
The Panama City Commission on Oct. 14 agreed to hold a community meeting and potential follow‑up workshop after residents and the Saint Andrews Soccer Club (SASC) clashed during public comment over a proposal that would give SASC exclusive scheduling rights at Oak Grove Field for 10 years in exchange for renovating and maintaining the playing surface.
The SASC proposal, presented to staff as an unsolicited offer, would have the club upgrade the turf, perform leveling and long‑term maintenance, and pay for field improvements; in exchange the club asked for exclusive scheduling rights for a decade, continued city irrigation, and…
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