Council approved presenting idea to Yavapai College by 5-1 vote
In a story dated February 22, 2017, written by Sue Tone, the Chino Valley Review brought readers up-to-date on the Chino Valley Raceway controversy. The Council voted 5 – 1 at its February 14 meeting to make a presentation on the project to the Yavapai Community College Governing Board. Council member Lon Turner was absent and council member Mike Best opposed sending staff to make a presentation. Council member Best said he opposed the raceway because of negative constituent reaction to the idea and the minimal tax revenue it would produce.
Property owner Kathi Rafters submitted a letter to the Council citing a report from Juneau, Alaska. That report states that a noise level of 70 decibels can decrease the value of a home in the area by about 17%.
Residents Gary and Molly Beverly also sent a letter to the Mayor and Council indicating concerns with power, water and sewer connections, noisy generators, air pollution, and the unacceptable low number of portable toilets to be used if the raceway is approved.
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