Council tables Meridian–Wildcat jumbotron sponsorship package for discussion at work session

The council voted unanimously to table consideration of a jumbotron sponsorship package from the Meridian School District, which staff said would cost $15,000 per year (presented as a four-year $60,000 package). City staff had placed a copy of the sponsorship request at council members’ seats and said they had discussed necessary eliminations to form a package with a Dr. Trussell. One council member moved to table the item to the next work session for further discussion; the council approved the motion 5-0. Why it matters: The sponsorship would commit city funds to buy media time or naming/sponsorship rights for Meridian and Wildcat events; tabling allows the council to review details and discuss the proposal in a work session. Discussion vs. decision: Council deferred substantive discussion to a work session; formal action was a motion to table the item. Next steps: Staff will place the sponsorship request on the next work-session agenda for detailed review and discussion.