Lawrence developer offers $50K for Varsity House dispute
Thomas Fritzel of Lawrence has offered to raise or guarantee $50,000 in donations to the Douglas County Community Foundation to aid historic preservation as a compromise in the Varsity House controversy. City Commissioners postponed action, planning to revisit next Tuesday, while a recreation center project at KU near Sixth Street and the South Lawrence Trafficway proceeds amid the dispute.
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City commissions move to partner with KU Endowment on 181k sq ft recreation center
City commissioners on a 4-1 vote directed staff to draft formal agreements with KU Endowment to build an 181,000 square foot recreation center and youth fieldhouse on about 100 acres north of Sixth Street and the South Lawrence Trafficway. The city would pay 25 million for the facility valued at 33.5 million with KU Endowment and donors covering extra costs. The plan includes KU owned track and field softball and soccer facilities and the city would own the building and 20 acres of real estate. Public concern cited lack of detail about private party arrangements and funding but supporters say the project could attract regional tournaments and meet community recreation needs. Staff will refine agreements in coming weeks for council review.
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