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Council denies Salina motocross funding pending legally binding easement and mitigation plan
Summary
Salina City’s $350,000 grant request for a motocross/mountain bike park was denied after a neighboring landowner raised concerns about noise, dust and privacy; the council invited the city to reapply with a binding agreement.
Salina City sought $350,000 (plus $200,000 RTP) to build a motocross track adjacent to Blackhawk Arena, but the application was denied after the council concluded a legally binding easement, maintenance plan and noise/dust mitigation agreement were missing. During the presentation, a neighboring landowner expressed concerns about noise, dust and impacts to property values; the city agreed to work toward a legal agreement but had not produced it during the meeting.
The council emphasized the need for binding commitments before funding site-specific projects that directly affect neighboring private property. "We need to see a legal easement and a maintenance plan before committing public dollars to something that might impact nearby residences," a member said. The city was encouraged to return in the July cycle with documented easements and mitigation measures.
