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Board discusses selling Whistler parcel and advances plan for 22‑unit staff housing
Summary
District staff recommended exploring sale of the 9.2‑acre Whistler parcel (preferably to the city to preserve park/open space) and outlined an RFP winner — Rural Homes — proposing 22 units with the district buying roughly 10 units (project ~ $10 million; district share ~ $5 million). Board support is contingent on water and entitlement feasibility.
The Steamboat Springs School Board discussed the future of the Whistler parcel and a separate proposed staff‑housing development during its Aug. 11 meeting. District staff said community feedback indicates the district likely cannot develop the 9.2‑acre Whistler parcel and recommended pursuing a sale, ideally to the city to retain park and open‑space use. Staff told the board an updated appraisal is scheduled for September.
The board also reviewed responses to an RFP for staff‑affordable…
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