Board to run pro‑shop sales itself this winter; disc-golf lease under review

Parks staff said they will run merchandise and minor maintenance services at Griffin Bike Park through the fall and winter and revisit the idea of an external pro‑shop vendor in spring.

Staff told the board that Jay’s Bikes showed interest in serving as a vendor but preferred to operate only one day per week and for special events. Because the department judged that schedule insufficient, it plans to sell shirts, hats and similar items using seasonal staff, volunteers from the Friends group and a new intern. Staff said the department will track sales through its camp-spot point‑of‑sale system to measure profitability before deciding whether to return to the vendor model in spring.

Discussion: staff said Jerry (vendor contact) wanted one day a week and initially the thought was two days plus special events; because of vendor hesitation for fall/winter months staff will “put the idea on hold for now” and operate sales in-house. Staff described potential services (clean a sprocket, install a chain) as feasible with part‑time staff and said they will set operational hours closer to the building opening date.

Separately, staff reported they are finalizing a lease agreement to allow use of private property for the disc‑golf course and trail system. The draft lease requires review by the county council attorney (Michael Wright) and signatures from a majority of the county commissioners and a council representative. Staff said the agreement is likely to remain year‑to‑year with an option to terminate and that the board president’s signature may be added to clarify approval authority. No lease was signed at the meeting, and staff said they will return with clarified dates and wording for approval by the commissioners and council.

No formal motions or votes were recorded on either the in‑house merch plan or the draft lease at this meeting; both items were discussed as staff direction and pending follow up.