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The Winslow City Council met Oct. 11 and gave approval to the sale of approximately 15 acres in the Pioneer Acres Subdivision for the development of an equestrian center. The former golf course is located east of North Park Drive and north of Interstate 40, and will be sold to Albert J. Jenkins and Penny M. Bowers for $22,500.
The property is listed as agricultural residential, and the buyers intend to use the property for commercial horse boarding, and equestrian clinics and shows. There will also be a residence built on the property.
In a letter to Community Development Director Paul Ferris, Jenkins and Bowers outlined their intended use for the property, which will include layovers for overnight horse transporters for travelers along I-40, horseback riding lessons, horsemanship clinics and schooling shows. The layout for the property would include a residence, office, competition arena, 24 horse stalls, multiple corrals, and RV parking with electrical and water hook-ups.
It was also noted that in order to accommodate dark sky concerns, outdoor lighting will utilize motion sensors and timers when possible. Horse manure would be used for landscaping and gardening, with none going to the landfill.
During council reports, Judy Howell spoke about an article in The Arizona Republic about Winslow and the animal care facility. Thomas Chacon spoke about the Interstate 40 corridor clean up, and Bob Schlesinger spoke about speed bumps or some other deterrent on Coopertown Road.
Librarian Docia Blaylock reported on the Friends of the Library book sale.
Justice of the Peace B.J. Little gave a court report.
During the call to the public six very young girls and one adult spoke for the Girl Scouts organization.
Kenn Evans spoke about a music scholarship.
Pete Henderson spoke, asking if the public would get to speak about the police situation.
Bob Hall spoke about the Festival of Trees.
Police Lt. Ken Arend spoke about coffee with a policeman.
* Approved the consent calendar, including the check register, minutes of the Sept. 27 council meeting and appointment of Harold Soehner to the Municipal Property Corporation.
* Approved a request to waive vendor fees and provide assistance with the 70th annual Christmas Parade.
* Moved the first November meeting from Nov. 8, election day, to Nov. 15 and canceled the second meetings of November and December.
