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Council hears preliminary plan for possible donor‑funded shooting range; no site or plan finalized
Summary
A potential private donor offered $500,000 toward a gun range and staff noted a Roberts and Pitman grant might cover roughly 80% of costs; council members cautioned there is no site, finalized plan or city cost obligation at this stage.
Councilmembers discussed a previously proposed shooting‑range project and a private donor’s potential $500,000 contribution. Staff explained grant opportunities (Roberts and Pitman) could cover roughly 80% of project costs and that the donor’s contribution was time‑limited in installments.
Councilmembers emphasized the project is still preliminary: no site is secured and there is no final design. One member said staff and council have identified potential sites and would engage neighbors before advancing. Staff noted land in earlier concept plans was provided at no cost, but reaffirmed the city is not committed to building a range and that more work is required to identify funding, location and impacts.
Next step: staff will continue preliminary site conversations and report back if a firm plan or funding package materializes; no commitments were made during the work session.
