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Council tables branding contract for Stowe Amphitheatre amid outstanding property and easement issues
Summary
Council debated an ordinance to authorize a branding and promotional contract for the Stowe Amphitheatre but voted to table the measure pending resolution of property lot‑split and reciprocal‑easement issues the law director said remain under negotiation.
The council considered an ordinance to authorize the mayor to contract with Sprungle Co. LLC (doing business as Secret Creative Org) for branding and promotional services for the proposed Stowe Amphitheatre.
Council discussion focused on whether it was premature to authorize the contract before underlying property and legal matters were final. One councilmember said the ordinance had come forward "prematurely" because the property closing and related legal steps were not complete. Law Director Mr. Riley confirmed staff had been working the legal mechanism and noted the lot split approval had occurred that day; he told the council he expected outstanding reciprocal easement agreement (REA) matters could be resolved within a week or two.
A motion to table the ordinance carried on a recorded vote. The council reiterated that once property and REA issues are resolved, the mayor's office and law director should return with updated contract terms for council consideration.
