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The La Conner Town Council chose an unexpected path last week as it sought further direction in its quest to purchase Hedlin’s Ballfield for a mixed-use residential and public space development.

The Council without dissent committed to taking out a second $37,000 one-year option on the nearly two-acre site off Maple Avenue.

The Council action, coming at the close of a lengthy discussion during its Feb. 9 Zoom session, was in response to strong indications the Town would recover its option outlays when the nearly two-acre property is marketed.

Thus, the option renewal represents an investm...