Coyotes’ proposed new area in Tempe despatched to public vote

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — A proposed deal for the Arizona Coyotes’ new area will go to a public vote.

The Tempe metropolis council voted unanimously on Thursday evening to ship a proposed area and leisure district to referendum in May.

The metropolis council should approve a improvement and disposition settlement, a common plan modification and a zoning modification earlier than the May 16 particular election can happen.

The Coyotes have been negotiating with town of Tempe to construct on a tract of land simply west of downtown of their bid to discover a everlasting dwelling.

The workforce is at the moment taking part in at Arizona State’s 5,000-seat Mullett Arena, by far the NHL’s smallest area.

The Coyotes have been trying to find a everlasting dwelling because the metropolis of Glendale pulled out of a multimillion lease at Gila River Arena. Arizona had been taking part in on an annual lease till Glendale mentioned it will not be renewed for the 2022-23 season.

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