Council approves two-year lease with Miami Valley Steam Thresher Association for Pastime Park use

The Plain City Council approved a new two-year lease with the Miami Valley Steam Thresher Association for use of areas in Pastime Park, moving the agreement to current village standards for insurance, inspections and park rules.

Why it matters: The association's annual event requires use of parkland and public amenities; updating the lease ensures insurance coverage, compliance with the village’s park-use rules and rental rates that align with current village standards.

What council heard: Miss Lupton (staff) told the council this was the second reading of the new two-year lease and that the association and staff had resolved several items. "We're bringing the lease up to current village standards, which includes things like insurance and use of the park rules," she said. She recommended approval so the association could finalize planning for next year's event.

Council action and vote: The council proceeded with the second reading and the motion to adopt the lease; several councilmembers voted yes and the motion passed on the second reading. The transcript does not include the full signed lease language in the excerpted record; staff indicated the association is ready to sign once final signatures are captured.

Next steps: Staff will finalize the signed lease document and implement any inspection or insurance requirements identified in the lease prior to next season's event.