This morning, the Select Committee on Civic Arenas made some minor technical amendments to the agreement with Oak View Group for the renovation, lease and operation of Key Arena, then passed it out of committee. Barring unforeseen circumstances, it will be approved by the full Council on September 24th.
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Key Arena renovation moves into the fast lane
Everything is lining up this week to accelerate the pace for OVG’s renovation of Key Arena to move quickly.
Continue readingCouncil begins deliberations on Key Arena renovation contract
This morning, the City Council held its first hearing to start hashing through the details of the three written contracts that will guide OVG’s renovation and operation of Key Arena.
Continue readingCouncil gets a status update on Key Arena renovation
This afternoon, the Council was updated on the current status of negotiations with OVG on the renovation of Key Arena. It also advanced legislation to establish historic landmark controls on Key Arena and the adjacent Bressi Garage.
Continue readingCouncil gets a status update on Key Arena renovations
This morning, the Council got an update on what’s happened with planning for OVG’s remake of Key Arena since the city and OVG signed their MOU.
Continue readingUnderstanding the Key Arena Renovation Draft EIS
Earlier this week, the city released its draft Environmental Impact Statement on the proposed renovation of Key Arena by the Oak View Group. The document is 321 pages, with another 306 pages of appendices. Here’s a guide to what it says, and how you should let the city know your thoughts. Also, we learn what a “woonerf” is.
Continue readingNHL says OVG partners can apply for an expansion franshise
That didn’t take long. This afternoon the National Hockey League announced that a consortium was given permission to apply for an NHL expansion team to be located in Seattle.
Continue readingKey Arena MOU gets one step closer to approval
This morning the Council’s Committee on Civic Arenas met to discuss the proposed MOU with Oak View Group for renovating Key Arena, and in the end they moved it a big step forward.
Continue readingKey Arena renovation MOU gets its first hearing
Yesterday the Council had its first public hearing on the draft MOU with Oak View Group to renovate and operate Key Arena.
Continue readingKey Arena MOU process moving forward
This morning the Council was briefed by the Office of Economic Development (OED) on its progress in drafting an MOU with OVG Partners, the winning bidder for the Key Arena renovation project.
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