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Council directs staff to prepare recreational facility for November ballot amid public‑safety concerns
Summary
After extended discussion and public comment about priorities and cost, council directed staff to prepare a recreational facility/bond item for the November ballot and scheduled a special meeting next week to consider calling an election; council emphasized the public will decide at the ballot box.
Staff presented prior studies and cost scenarios for potential bond projects, including options for a YMCA-type athletic facility and a library. Staff outlined a range of cost estimates discussed in prior work: a roughly $40 million scenario for some projects and a possible $50 million cost estimate for a 65,000 square‑foot library; staff said more specific project descriptions and 'not to exceed' amounts would be required on a ballot proposition.
Council members debated priorities and timing. Several council members said public safety should be prioritized while others argued the city can pursue multiple priorities. Councilmember Traylor moved to direct staff to prepare a recreational facility for the November ballot and to call a special meeting next week to consider an ordinance calling a special election; Councilmember Stegato seconded the motion. Council also heard multiple public comments urging focus on crime prevention and cautioning about rapid growth and voucher-related concerns. The motion passed.
Staff and council emphasized that approval at this meeting does not approve construction or a YMCA contract; it directs staff to prepare a ballot proposition and return with a proposed ordinance and project details for council consideration next week.
