By Susan Larson
The Week Ahead is a weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today, previewing Monday through Friday events in the city.
MONDAY, May 12
Economic Development Authority Regular Meeting, 8:30 – 11 a.m. at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne St.
City Council Cancels Work Session, Shortens Agenda
By Susan Larson
Fredericksburg City Council has cancelled its work session for May 13 and abbreviated its regular session agenda due to the death of Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw’s husband.
Wilson Hunter Greenlaw died May 9. He was 74.
Vice Mayor Brad Ellis will preside over Tuesday’s regular session meeting, which begins at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne St.
Tax Rate, Frog Walk, Other Events
By Susan Larson
Events in Fredericksburg the week of May 26 – 30, 2014. Click the hyperlinks for more information. Add your event in the comments section.
MONDAY, May 26 – Memorial Day
Memorial Day Events in Fredericksburg
TUESDAY, May 27
Week Ahead June 9 – 13 in Fredericksburg
Compiled by Susan Larson
Meetings and events the week of June 9 – 13, 2014, in Fredericksburg. Click the hyper-links for details.
MONDAY, June 9
Economic Development Authority Regular Meeting, 8:30 – 11 a.m. at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne St.
Architectural Review Board Meeting, 7:30 – 9 p.m. at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne St.
TUESDAY, June 10
The Week Ahead: July 7 – 11
The week ahead in Fredericksburg for July 7 – 11, 2014.
TUESDAY, July 8
City Council meets in regular session beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne St. The agenda is available online.
WEDNESDAY, July 9
10 Events the Week Ahead in Fredericksburg
By Susan Larson
It’s Summer Restaurant Week through August 10 in Fredericksburg. The fourth annual event features 17 independent restaurants offering “Two for $20” specials.
Music and Meetings: Nine Events in Fredericksburg
By Susan Larson
The week ahead in Fredericksburg, August 11 – 15, 2014.
MONDAY, Aug. 11
Economic Development Authority regular meeting, 8:30 – 11 a.m. at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne St. Read the agenda online.
Diamond Nation Asks City for $18 Million More Towards Stadium
By Susan Larson
Diamond Nation is asking the City of Fredericksburg to contribute $18 million more towards building a stadium complex to host the Hagerstown Suns and provide space for amateur baseball and softball camps and tournaments.
The total cost of the project originally had been estimated at about $25 – $30 million.
City Manager Bev Cameron made the announcement in an update to City Council during their August 12 meeting.
City Considers Real Estate Tax Exemption for Diamond Nation Stadium Complex
By Susan Larson
Diamond Nation has requested a permanent real estate tax exemption from the City of Fredericksburg in exchange for a revenue share “in perpetuity” and the city’s investment of up to $26 million to build a baseball stadium and sports complex in Celebrate Virginia South.
The new terms came in a letter to City Council on August 21 from Diamond Nation owner Jack Cust.
Do Not Jeopardize Fredericksburg’s Future Financial Capabilities. Say No to Baseball.
An editorial by Fredericksburg resident Anne Little.
Editor’s Note: Read the comment at the end of the editorial for an opposing viewpoint.
Dear Friends:
Fredericksburg officials have been negotiating on a baseball stadium for over a year. The final negotiations last year resulted in a package that totaled $28 million dollars in cash, tax breaks and incentives to the Baseball Group (which is comprised of the former Hagerstown Suns and Diamond Nation) from the City.
City Council Votes to Continue Baseball Stadium Negotiations
By Susan Larson
Fredericksburg City Council voted unanimously Tuesday evening to continue negotiations with Diamond Nation for a stadium complex that would host the Hagerstown Suns and provide space for amateur baseball and softball camps and tournaments.
Photos: City Council Hears from Diamond Nation, Citizens
By Robert A. Martin and Susan Larson
Fredericksburg City Council voted unanimously Tuesday evening to continue negotiations with Diamond Nation for a stadium complex that would host the Hagerstown Suns and provide space for amateur baseball and softball camps and tournaments.
City Council to Discuss Baseball Deal, Riverfront Park Design
City Council will meet in work session September 9 to review a final design for Riverfront Park. They will end their regular meeting in a session closed to the public to discuss ongoing negotiations with Diamond Nation for a baseball complex.
Following is the schedule for all city meetings this week.
MONDAY, Sept. 8
Councilman Kelly to Recommend City Continue Baseball Negotiations
By Susan Larson
At their September 23 regular session meeting, Fredericksburg City Council will again take-up the issue of building a baseball stadium complex.
ARB Reviews Mill District Requests November 17
Fredericksburg’s Architectural Review Board will discuss the proposed Mill District project at their Monday night meeting.
Mill District Public Hearing Nov. 11
Fredericksburg City Council and Fredericksburg Planning Commission will hold a joint public hearing Nov. 11 on proposed rezoning for the Mill District mixed-use development.
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