The Eastside Waterfront Park would feature a pavilion, a concrete splash pad for kids, grassy space and a working wharf for lobstermen.
The Bangor Daily News obtained a photo and video of the coyotes from a person who has seen them there since late April.
If no big fix was coming, people in the region decided to see what they could accomplish with the resources they already had.
The measure was meant to help address the housing crisis. Opponents questioned giving away the land and how much residents would benefit.