Junction City Manager Allen Dinkel noted this past week that the city's offer for the former JCHS site was for all 34 acres where it could be under City control. There is interest in possibly developing a future sports complex at that location. "I think there may be a counter put out there to keep some for different buildings for USD ( 475 ).
Dinkel said after conversations with city staff and with businessman Kendall Schoenrock who initially spearheaded the project, they do not believe that is a good move for the city, "and probably would not be in favor of that."
The school district currently controls the property but there have been talks with the city about the possible purchase of the site by the city for $1 once demolition work has been completed on some of the existing facilities at the site.