The sides have not determined how costs would be shared or resolved other issues of traffic, timing and phasing, Knepp said, saying, “That’s the next stage.”

The Ho-Chunk Nation, which has nearly 48 acres next to its casino near the Beltline-Interstate interchange, is exploring a hotel and casino expansion with multiple food and beverage facilities, a DeJope Heritage Center that could have exhibition areas, a great room, artist studios, educational programming spaces, retail and cafe, and a parking garage.

The city’s properties in the area include 82.2 acres envisioned for a community park, 43.5 acres with no identified use, and the 36-hole Yahara Hills golf course on 451 acres.

The possible developments could help the golf course by improving traffic flow and safety and attracting more visitors, Knepp said.

In 2014, the tribe hired a local planning firm, Urban Assets, to help identify potential uses for its property, and later began working with the city to explore a rare collaboration to develop adjacent city and tribal lands.

Last year, the sports commission engaged Sports Facilities Advisory to do an analysis of new indoor and outdoor sports, recreation and tournament/event assets.

The consultant’s study will be presented soon to the city Park Commission and City Council Executive Committee, and discussions with the tribe will continue on funding and other issues, Knepp said. Ultimately, city and tribal policy makers will decide if a significant capital investment makes sense, he said.

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