Dreamcatcher Sawmill Hotel IRB

Said the meetings with the developer were productive but only produced 'understandings,' not an agreement, and that strong amendments were expected but not possible under quasi-judicial rules.

Supported the good neighbor agreement concept and asked when the community gets to weigh in on height, light, parking, and traffic.

Old Town business owner and resident strongly supported the hotel, saying visitors will walk the rail trail and spend money in Old Town.

Rainbow Ryders chief pilot said Albuquerque lost two event bids because of Old Town lodging costs; the hotel fills a needed mid-scale lodging gap.

First opposed the amendment she felt silenced the community, then later said residents are skipping meals and demanded any new GRT revenue go to the safety net.

Owner of Sadie's of New Mexico supported the project for affordable overnight rooms and job creation.

District 2 resident and former hospitality worker asked the council to approve the IRB, saying the developer followed the rules and the hotel relieves pressure on housing conversions.

Sawmill Community Land Trust director said the trust met the developer in good faith but asked the council to support strong amendments on height and traffic given adjacency to single-family homes.