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Council directs staff to meet with county, school district and developer on proposed regional sports complex
Summary
Councilmembers supported exploring a joint regional sports complex on the Car property and voted to have the city manager, planner and parks director meet with the county, the school district and the developer to coordinate design, easements and potential workshops.
Councilmembers discussed a proposal to coordinate with Walton County, the school district and the property owner on a planned regional sports complex on the Car property. Councilman Ferris described the opportunity to combine school sites and a regional park so amenities could serve both schools and the wider community; planning staff said the developer is refining the conceptual plan and that amended plans would be returned to the council for approval.
Speakers emphasized lessons learned from the earlier Hammock Bay sports complex project and agreed on careful sequencing: city staff should hold internal coordination with county and school officials first, then convene public workshops when there is a defined plan to present. The council authorized the city manager, city planner and parks director to meet with county and school officials and a developer representative to explore options and report back; the motion carried.
Council and staff noted potential timing issues with upcoming budget workshops and that any amended conceptual plan would need to come back through the formal PDP/revision and public‑hearing process.
