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Council renews 10‑year lease with Theater 98 after public comments on programming and building maintenance
Summary
The council renewed a 10‑year municipal lease with Theater 98 for the Murphy Avenue building after public speakers raised programming and maintenance concerns and theater board members described ongoing upkeep and free community performances.
The council voted to renew the city's 10‑year lease with Theater 98 for the premises at 350 Murphy Avenue while hearing both public praise and concerns about programming and building condition.
A citizen who has participated in multiple Theater 98 productions urged the council to scrutinize lease terms, saying the company frequently meets only the “bare minimum” of four free performances a year and called for greater emphasis on youth programming and stronger maintenance…
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