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Yankton City Commission Signs Off on Aquatic Center Vote Totals

Yankton City Commission Signs Off on Aquatic Center Vote Totals

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The Yankton City Commission held a special meeting Friday to canvass the results of the special election this week.

Voters approved a property tax opt out for twelve million dollars to fund construction of a new aquatic facility in Fantle Memorial Park.
The issue was approved by a sixty-six to thirty four percent margin.

City Manager Amy Leon says the commission will see a proposed design contract next month…https://soundcloud.com/wnax-radio/amy-leon-1214a

Leon says it will take a while for the plan to come together..https://soundcloud.com/wnax-radio/amy-leon-1214b

Leon says it will be a costly contract…..

Leon says they will also be working out details of the financing package that will be funded by the opt out.

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