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Local angler seeks seasonal shop space at Riverfront Park; council voices support for trial arrangement

5821213 · January 7, 2025
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Summary

A former downtown fly shop owner asked the council to allow a seasonal, towable 12-by-24 retail trailer at Riverfront Park for May'October; council members expressed general support and will explore signage, power and parking logistics, but no formal council action was taken.

Dave Blackburn told the council he seeks permission to place a seasonal, towable 12-by-24 retail unit at Riverfront Park from mid-May to mid-October to operate a fly-shop-style business and provide boat/trailer parking during summer months.

Blackburn said he previously operated a downtown fly shop and that rising downtown rents forced him to relocate;…

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