Overview

• City Council withdrew the agenda item for a five-year contract with Legacy Hospitality and directed staff to return with next steps by Sept. 30.
• Several council members signaled openness to permitting beer and wine at the concession after a 2021 prohibition limited interest in the latest bid.
• City staff said potential vendors cited seasonality, required revenue sharing, major event disruptions, and the alcohol ban as reasons they declined to bid.
• Chief Financial Officer Ed Van Eenoo urged considering a lease-style, real-estate approach, pointing to a Central Library deal that attracted a local operator.
• Officials estimated roughly $100,000 in annual city revenue under the proposed contract, with the potential to double if alcohol sales are allowed.