A lawsuit filed by Key Biscayne, Florida against the City of Miami over the latter city’s decision to develop the Miami Marine Stadium grounds as a future site for the Miami Boat Show will head into mediation in an attempt to settle the conflict before a full-fledged court battle.

The village of Key Biscayne has suffered traffic snarls and other quality-of-life issues whenever the Miami Boat Show comes to town, and worries that in order to make the $16 million renovation of the grounds worthwhile, Miami will begin attracting other boat shows and events at other times during the year, transforming an annual irritation into a permanent problem.

Key Biscayne leaders attempted to discuss their concerns with Miami’s city council and mayor, but were ignored, they say, over the course of two months. The lawsuit claims the intended use of the grounds violates Miami’s own zoning laws. The village is hoping the lawsuit gets the attention of Miami’s leadership and forces them to at least acknowledge their concerns about traffic, safety, and quality of life issues.

The Miami Boat Show is moving forward on the assumption that it will be held at the new site, however, and there is no sign that any examination of the zoning laws or adjustment of the renovation plans is underway. The National Marine Manufacturers Association, which organizes the show, has issued no statement aside from affirming that it is moving forward with plans for the new site of the 2016 show.