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City manager overseeing spectator venues describes leases, capital plans and economic impact

2220883 · January 31, 2025
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Summary

Manager Carl Lyle briefed councilors on the spectator venues and visitor activities program, including a renegotiated Trail Blazers lease, a WNBA franchise commitment and Veterans Memorial Coliseum renovation work.

Carl Lyle, manager of the spectator venues and visitor activities program, told City Council on Jan. 30 that the city oversees major publicly owned event facilities and manages contracts with operators while doing long‑range capital planning for venues such as Veterans Memorial Coliseum, the Moda Center/Rose Quarter and Providence Park.

Lyle said the program is funded mainly by event revenues and regional tourism funds, and that the venues collectively…

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