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Steamboat Springs board discusses recommended sale of Whistler Park to city for $3.6 million
Summary
District staff recommended selling Whistler Park to the City of Steamboat Springs for $3,600,000 with $100,000 in earnest money and a projected closing in 2027; city and community speakers expressed support while board members clarified contract risk and timelines.
The Steamboat Springs School Board discussed a recommendation to sell Whistler Park to the City of Steamboat Springs for $3,600,000, with $100,000 in earnest money and a tentative closing date in mid-2027, during its Nov. 17 regular meeting.
District leaders said they have coordinated with city officials and legal counsel on the proposed sale and that the city is pursuing grant funding to support the purchase. "We would like to move forward with this," Dr. Celine Wicks said when introducing the terms and urging board members to consider community and interagency coordination.
Board member Cresta Brinkman asked whether the district or the project under contract would assume risk if the city’s financing failed. After reviewing contract language on buyer financing, Brinkman said she had misread the clause and that, under the buyer-financing provision, the seller would be entitled to the earnest money if the buyer terminates because the council had not appropriated funds.
Angela Cosby, identified as the city’s parks and recreation director, thanked district staff for the coordination and said she was available to answer questions as the city pursues grants to complete the purchase. "I m the parks and recreation director for the city. Just here to say thank you and answer any questions you have," Cosby said.
Several nearby residents spoke during the public-comment portion of the agenda in support of the sale and the city–district partnership. Glenn Davis thanked the board "for approving the sale to the city of Steamboat Springs" and praised the collaboration; Brad Krolski and Leila Kroski also expressed appreciation for district outreach and negotiation.
No formal final sale vote was recorded on the transcript during this meeting. District staff said the process will take time and that a final sale likely will not complete before 2027 as the city advances financing and grant work. The board proceeded to other agenda items after public comment.
