(New Buffalo, MI) - The city of New Buffalo could take over a private marina.  The Pleasure Isle Marina is being offered to the city for about $500,000.

Some city officials believe the property, featuring boat slips and one condominium, would be a real bargain but they’re concerned if the operating costs would sink what appears to be a good investment.

The New Buffalo City Council was divided Monday night on the proposed acquisition, feeling the cost estimates provided for operating the marina are much lower than the actual expense.  The slips would continue to remain private at least for the first several years, officials said.   Eventually, the vision is converting those slips into public use and making the docks part of the municipal marina.

The council voted to further discuss the idea and vote on the proposal at a special meeting tonight.  The meeting, which was set for 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, was later cancelled.