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Residents, donors urge council to let YMCA project proceed; speakers cite local benefits
Summary
Multiple community speakers told the council they support a new YMCA project, saying the facility will provide youth programs, attract tournaments and bring lodging revenue; donors and committee members described fundraising progress.
Several residents and local donors told the Denison City Council they strongly support the proposed YMCA project and urged the city to move quickly to allow fundraising and construction to proceed.
Public commenters described the project as long-awaited and said it will expand youth programming. A resident identified as representing the youth soccer league and a speaker who said they represent Monogram Loves Kids Foundation said the foundation has been a major donor; speakers noted an out-of-county donor had pledged about $35,000. Another speaker said he was representing seniors and said the facility would provide a safe place for families and strengthen community bonds.
Council members and staff thanked the group and noted that committee members had worked extensively on the project. One council member said two weekend soccer tournaments already have been scheduled and predicted the events will generate lodging and other local spending. City staff and council asked for continued coordination as the project prepares to move from fundraising to implementation.
No formal action on a YMCA management agreement or funding package was recorded at the meeting; public input was presented during the public-comment portion of the agenda and council acknowledged the remarks.
