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Council approves motion to transfer amphitheater management back to city
Summary
The council voted to transfer management of the amphitheater back to the city after members said volunteers and the Downtown Development Authority felt 'undercut.' The motion passed by voice vote, reported 4–1.
Chair opened the meeting by moving to "transfer amphitheater management control back to the city," initiating a brief discussion about volunteer roles and Downtown Development Authority (LDDA) involvement. The Chair then called for a vote; the motion carried by voice vote, reported as four in favor and one opposed.
Several council members and a DDA representative expressed frustration that volunteer efforts and LDDA work had been "undercut" by city actions. One speaker said they had "talked to Javon Green" and that volunteers were "ready to give it up," describing a pattern where volunteers feel displaced by city-managed activities. The council recorded the tally as four yes, one no and noted the city would assume management responsibilities.
Staff did not provide a written transition timeline during the discussion; council members asked staff to follow up with implementation details. No statute, ordinance number or formal contract terms were identified on the record; the transfer was approved as a motion at the meeting and staff were tasked with next steps.
