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Survey shows mixed support for Eldridge public facilities; staff recommends delaying referendum to 2027
Summary
City staff told the council a vendor survey found 58% initial support for exploring new public facilities but lower support when cost details were shown; staff recommended phasing changes and further outreach before any ballot measure, suggesting a 2027 referendum.
City staff reviewed results of a vendor-administered community survey about proposed public facilities and recommended additional outreach before placing a bond referendum on the ballot. The staff presentation noted that 58% of respondents initially supported looking into new public facilities, 16% were unsure and 26% opposed; when project costs were shown later in the survey, support fell to about 45% with 41% opposing.
Staff recommended developing phasing options, reworking community education and delaying any ballot measure until 2027 to allow more public engagement. Several council members said a police station should be prioritized and urged more community outreach; one council member called the $32 million overall project estimate too large and suggested focusing on highest-priority elements.
The council directed staff to return with phased options and to continue community meetings before moving to a formal bond question.
