City Council votes to seek $260,000 USDA grant to renovate concession stand

Jun 8, 2026

The City Council voted to authorize staff to apply for a $260,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business Development Grant to support a possible renovation of a concession stand/visitor-center concept. Council and staff said the application is a competitive long shot but would be paired with a proposed $100,000 city match and outside funding if awarded.

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The City Council on June 8 adopted a resolution authorizing staff to apply for a $260,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business Development Grant to support renovations to a concession-stand/visitor-center concept. The resolution, the council was told, only permits staff to submit the application and does not commit the city to spend funds or to the proposed 2027 capital match.

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