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Council debates PERC phase‑2 land buy and whether a Metro Park District is needed
Summary
Members discussed options to preserve capacity for PERC phases 2 and 3, with the mayor saying full buildout likely requires a Metro Park District for funding; some councilors urged at least pursuing land acquisition now to preserve options.
Council members returned to the waterfront PERC project and the question of how to fund future phases. One member said the committee is excited about economic development potential and suggested the city consider land acquisition now to preserve capacity for later phases. The mayor said completing phases 2 and 3 will likely require a Metro Park District or other large dedicated funding, and council debated whether to fund land acquisition separately from full project funding.
Speakers outlined funding options including a Metro Park District (formation requires a simple majority vote), voted debt (requires 60% approval for bonding), and targeted city capital or levy options. Council members suggested putting the land‑acquisition question on a near‑term study agenda so that opportunities are not lost while funding pathways are developed.
