Frisbee golf courses are popular attractions in Austin.

While the U.S. Senate debates the size of President Barack Obama's stimulus package, the City of Austin has gotten its own share of flack over how it supposedly wants to spend its part of the dough.

"Very much taken out of context," Austin spokesman John Hrncir said.

A Wednesday headline on the front page of the Wall Street Journal read "Stimulus Brings Out City Wish Lists. Most ask for roads, sewers, but some want the kitchen sink---and even a frisbee golf course". That Frisbee golf course is on a list made by the City of Austin.

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Read the City of Austin’s Economic Recovery Report: Main Street Stimulus, comprehensive wish list. Editorial: Austin’s slice of stimulus is a flippin’ waste of money, Austin American-Statesman, Feb. 5 Stimulus shines spotlight on Austin disc golf course, Austin American-Statesman, Feb. 5 Stimulus Brings Out City Wish Lists: Neon for Vegas, Harleys for Shreveport, Wall Street Journal, Feb. 4

"It wasn't noted that this was not a request," Hrncir said. "These were not a list of projects that we're asking the government to fund."

Hrncir said the list in question was simply a list to show the new administration there are projects out there that need funding and that's it.

"It was simply a list of possible projects," Hrncir said.

If the city gets the a slice of the stimulus package, Austin City Council Member Mike Martinez wants to make sure the public is involved in choosing which projects get funding.

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"We need to hear from stakeholders and people that are potentially going to be part of these projects," Martinez said.

Next week Martinez will ask the council to approve a resolution outlining exactly how the city picks projects to get funded.

"The citizens and council should be the ultimate decision makers," he said.