Council member urges full‑council review before more convention‑center spending

During public comment, a council member expressed concern about the convention center project and asked that the full council have the opportunity to review details before new funds are committed. The speaker said millions have already been invested and that the project still lacks county approval for the North location.

"After millions of dollars have already been invested in this project, we still do not have county approval for the North location," the speaker said. The speaker asked that convention-center related expenditures be clearly communicated to the full council in advance so the council can remain informed and transparent with the public.

The same speaker also noted a marketing‑funded "slippery stairs" event that is expected to bring national exposure through ESPN. No staff response or clarification about the project’s county approval status was recorded in the meeting transcript during public comment.