Inflatable Dome Triumphs In Lee's Summit Despite Protest

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Neighbors think this temp stadium is trashy but those concerns were overruled by suburban politicos clinging to local biz . . . Check the aftermath: 

"Those in favor of the projects said it will allow Lee's Summit soccer players to stay in their city to play in big tournaments instead of traveling frequently across the state line into Kansas to play in the top tournaments.

"Neighbors who live near where the dome will be place gave the project a red card.

"The dome will be inflated a total of 16 weeks a year at the planned View High Sports Complex. The developers behind the project said it will add an additional soccer field during the winter months.

"The council approved the dome's special use permit for five years."

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Lee's Summit residents pack city council chamber Tuesday as council members approve inflatable soccer dome

The Lee's Summit City Council voted 8-1 Tuesday night to approve a special use permit for an inflatable soccer dome after more two hours of comments from residents for and against the project.