"It’s always been discussed that we’ve been saving the money to put towards Lake Mitchell. Tonight, we’re here to do that for the public,” Council member Marty Barington said.
The unique layout of the corner lot he’s building on combined with the Homeowners Association covenants created what Jason Greenway, the applicant, described as a “pretty difficult situation.”
The Friends of Firesteel organization offered to donate the funds for the city to hold the election if it were set for November, but it wasn't enough to sway the council.