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Executive committee forwards Shute Park lease authorization to full council after unanimous vote
Summary
After presentation, staff briefings and more than an hour of public comment, the Executive Committee voted unanimously (5–0) to forward the authorization to enter an agreement with Leopold Johnson Golf Group to the full Common Council; the council is scheduled to consider final approval on Tuesday the 21st at 6 p.m.
Following presentations by developers, parks staff and engineering consultants and a lengthy public-comment period, the City of Racine Executive Committee voted to forward item 0609-26 — an authorization to allow the mayor and city clerk to enter into an agreement with the Leopold Johnson Golf Group — to the full Common Council for final consideration.
A motion to approve and authorize the mayor and clerk to enter into the agreement was made and seconded during the committee meeting and the clerk recorded five ayes and zero noes. The chair reminded viewers and attendees that the committee is not the full council; final action is scheduled for the Common Council meeting on Tuesday the 21st at 6:00 p.m. in the same chamber.
Committee members who spoke in favor noted the city lacks the capital to address deferred maintenance at Shute Park, the private investment would upgrade facilities at no direct city capital cost, and that the proposed lease contains restrictions intended to preserve public access. Members also urged the developer and city staff to return to the council with clearer commitments on resident affordability, youth programming and habitat protections before final approval.
