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CMU presents revised Lincoln Park stadium concept; city staff told to keep negotiating

Grand Junction City Council
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Summary

Colorado Mesa University proposed a concept that preserves the historic Lincoln Park barn while adding new stadium facilities and would lease the barn for exclusive interior use; council raised access and valuation questions and directed staff to continue negotiations without approving a contract.

President Marshall of Colorado Mesa University presented a revised concept for a football facility at Lincoln Park that keeps the barn’s exterior while adding new square footage to wrap the track and expand the stadium footprint. City Manager Mike introduced the presentation and said the concept is the result of continued staff‑to‑staff work between CMU and city staff.

Marshall said the updated design tries to honor what community partners value while allowing CMU to invest in capital improvements, and acknowledged the plan “is going to be more expensive” than earlier iterations. He said architects produced drawings that preserve the barn and its character…

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