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Council approves one‑year option with Bell Rev LLC for entertainment‑district land after recusal and debate
Summary
The City Council approved an option agreement with Bell Rev LLC to reserve city land for potential purchase related to a proposed gaming/racing development described in the meeting as a 'racino.' The mayor stepped down from the chair for the item; council debate highlighted concerns about adjacency to family‑oriented investments and the land‑locking effect of option agreements.
The Bellevue City Council on Jan. 20 approved an option agreement with Bell Rev LLC to reserve a parcel in the Bellevue Entertainment District for potential purchase and development, recording a 4–1 result in the official tally.
The mayor announced a potential conflict of interest and temporarily stepped down from the chair for the matter. The council named Councilwoman Julie Collins acting president for the limited purpose of signing related documents. Councilman Casey moved to approve the option agreement; after questions from Councilman Burns, Harrison Johnson, the community development director, said the option runs…
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