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Residents urge Lindsay council to block Breezy Haven RV park near school
Summary
Multiple residents spoke in opposition to the Breezy Haven Addition, citing concerns about transient tenants, proximity to Lindsay school, water and sewer availability, traffic, and limited tax benefit; a written comment also asked whether renter background checks are conducted.
Dozens of residents signed in or addressed the City Council of Lindsay during the June 4 special meeting to oppose the Breezy Haven Addition, a proposed 16.06-acre RV park-style development near the local school.
Speakers repeatedly raised the proximity to the school as their top concern. Jennifer Kiesel said an RV park "is not appropriate next to a school due to constantly changing people," and other speakers warned of a potential transient population, increased traffic and strain on local services. A written comment read into the record by Mayor Scott Neu, from Jeantte Hellinger, asked about property-value effects, availability of water and sewer, and whether background checks are performed on renters.
Speakers argued the development would provide limited taxable value and disproportionately increase city service needs; multiple commenters urged the council to prioritize students and community safety in its decision. The council ultimately denied the preliminary plat at the meeting.
The record shows residents expressed similar themes across several speakers; no formal petition or quantified traffic/safety study was presented during public comment.
