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Council weighs options for Baldwin City Lake, asks staff for updated engineer estimate
Summary
Following public pleas to save the lake, council discussed dividing the city lake parcel or finding alternative funding to restore the 60‑acre site; council directed staff to obtain an updated engineering estimate for restoration costs.
Baldwin City Council placed the future of Baldwin City Lake on its short list of priorities and tasked staff with getting an updated engineering estimate for restoration costs.
Multiple residents urged the council not to "let this go," describing the lake and its trails as community assets for outdoor education and recreation. Becky McMillan told the council, "Why in the world would you let this go?" and urged preservation rather than sale.
Council members…
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