Sterling Mathis News Today

Last Monday's vote was the latest development in the ongoing Renew Jordan Creek project.

Renew Jordan Creek could transform downtown Springfield, but at a cost. With design completed, the project's price tag is approaching $40 million.

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Springfields city council unanimously voted to repeal the bill after Hotel of Terror owner Sterling Mathis collected over 1,500 protest petitions.

The expected cost of an election could factor into the new City Councils decision on whether to move ahead with a public vote.

Council already voted to use eminent domain to acquire the property but supporters turned in enough signatures to send the issue back to council.

A petition has been filed to end the eminent domain battle for the Hotel of Terror. Now the city has to decide its next move.

After collecting at least 1,568 signatures of registered Springfield voters, the Hotel of Terror has halted city plans to daylight Jordan Creek.

Supporters of the haunted attraction need 401 of the 800 signatures submitted to be authenticated in order to force a vote.

Additional signatures must be submitted to the city no later than 5 p.m. on April 10.