Council renews Menard Center concession and youth soccer leases with modest rent increases

The Wasilla City Council approved Resolution Serial Numbers 25‑27 and 25‑28, authorizing one‑year agreements for two tenant spaces at the Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center. Council approved a concession space lease with Concession Solutions LLC for $550 per month ($6,600 annually) for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Scott Bauer, Recreation Services Director, said the prior vendor had paid $450 per month; Concession Solutions began at $500/month last year and the current lease reflects an additional $50 increase. The council also approved a lease with Wasilla Youth Soccer Association for an office/space at $800 per month ($9,600 annually) for the same 12‑month term. Bauer said that fee was increased from prior years and was held at $800 for renewal. Discussion was procedural and focused on historical rent levels; no public opposition was raised. The motions passed on unanimous consent by the council. Ending: Both leases were approved and will be executed by the mayor per the adopted resolutions; staff will continue to monitor facility use and rental rates.