(KNZA)--Despite revisions made to the proposal, Hiawatha voters Tuesday gave a resounding no to the construction of a city-owned movie theater.
With voter turnout at 32%, those who cast their ballots turned down the plan 683 to 343.
The special question called for a ten-year sales tax increase of three-eighths of a cent to fund construction of a brand new building with three digital-capable movie screens, modern surround sound, stadium seating, and an arcade and small party area.
Construction was estimated at $1.8 million.
Voters in April turned down a similar, but differently worded special question, to fund a city owned theater. That measure included a half-cent sales tax increase, no sunset clause and would have also used the generated revenue to fund undefined “recreational and economic development” purposes.
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