UPDATE: My worst fears came true. It seems they will be proposing to build a new convention center at the Riverline District and demolishing or repurposing the old convention center. Not sure this is the bold vision I was looking for.
I got word today that the administration has been meeting with councilors privately to discuss the Riverline District. I have no idea what that final vision is or what is being discussed. The mayor has said an announcement will be soon.
I have speculated they will propose a rec center or similar multi-use facility at the location eliminating any chance of an indoor facility at Frank Olson or Keuhn Park. I may be completely off kilter on my prediction, but I think after the miserable roll out of the proposal initially they are looking for something that the citizens can embrace.
The Riverline District, no matter what it is, is just a scheme for a developer to bilk taxpayers for another project we don’t need.
The bigger issue I have is the private meetings with councilors. This is the game the mayor’s office has played for several years and it is tiresome.