While the land would provide city with future phosphorus reduction projects, a pair of council members couldn't support the price tag of the 17 acres of land.
"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 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.