Welch will not ‘pause’ Trop site redevelopment

At least one St. Petersburg City Council member wants the mayoral administration to pump the brakes on selecting a redevelopment proposal for the Historic Gas Plant District, which is currently home to Tropicana Field.

Councilmember Brandi Gabbard has requested a vote on a resolution that formally opposes Mayor Ken Welch “moving forward with any developer selection” before the city completes an extensive study. She submitted the new business item Friday.

Gabbard’s request was subsequently added to the Feb. 5 agenda. Proposals are due Tuesday, and the city council will vote on her resolution two days later…

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