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Council deadlocks on downtown task force after heated public pushback over Brown Street garage and farmers market
Summary
After hours of public comment focused on a proposed Brown Street parking garage and the possible relocation of the Old Town farmers market, Scottsdale councilmembers failed to pass a motion to form a downtown task force (Resolution No. 13583) as amended to reduce membership and include residents.
Scottsdale City Council debated but ultimately failed to approve a revised plan to create a downtown task force after residents and merchants urged the council to protect Old Town character and preserve the farmers market.
Mayor Lisa Borowski introduced Resolution No. 13583 to form a task force that would recommend updates to the downtown character area plan and downtown marketing. The measure drew extended public comment: long-time merchants and residents warned a multi-level…
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