Summary
The city is considering selling the Lansing Shuffle building and the dedicated parkland it sits on at 325 Riverfront Drive, with the question headed to voters. Opponents want an updated appraisal and Park Board input first, warning the $953,000 price undervalues riverfront property and that the city loses control of the site forever. Council delayed action to April 20.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Sale price around $953,000, with taxes captured by TIFA and the current ~$24,000/year lease payments going to Parks.
Lansing Shuffle's owners get to refinance debt and own their building; supporters say the community keeps a vital riverfront venue.
Opponents say taxpayers and park users lose publicly owned riverfront parkland, possibly below market value.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Apr 20, 2026
Voters will decide in August whether the city can sell the Lansing Shuffle building and 0.70 acres of riverfront parkland; the council sent it to the ballot 6-1 after heated public comment on both sides.
Committee of the Whole - Apr 20, 2026
Voters will decide August 4 whether the city can sell the former City Market building at 325 Riverfront Drive to its current tenant. Critics say parkland should never be sold and the price relies on an outdated appraisal; supporters point to millions in tenant-funded improvements and a vacant-building alternative.
Committee of the Whole - Mar 23, 2026
The city is considering selling the Lansing Shuffle building and the dedicated parkland it sits on at 325 Riverfront Drive, with the question headed to voters. Opponents want an updated appraisal and Park Board input first, warning the $953,000 price undervalues riverfront property and that the city loses control of the site forever. Council delayed action to April 20.
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