Monessen council discussed several Civic Center items: the ongoing hiring process for a Civic Center director, whether to install an electronic keypad and Wi‑Fi service, and programs to reactivate the facility such as concerts and flea markets.

Mayor Mosher said interviews for a Civic Center director were not complete and expected a decision by the next council meeting. Several council members asserted that if the city hires an on‑site manager to open and close the building, a keyfob or keypad system may be unnecessary. Council asked staff to prepare a Civic Center policy and fee schedule and to review which access control or keypad features are required only if a manager is not present.

On technology, staff described Comcast Wi‑Fi already present in the building and suggested a low‑cost mesh system as a simple way to extend coverage. Council asked staff to confirm existing passwords and access and to check whether tenant offices (such as the former SPHS tenant) could be provided access as tenants. Council also asked for a short list of options and cost estimates that would not require a large capital outlay.

Council members and staff also discussed programming to bring activity back to the park and civic center. Staff and council identified a proposed spring concert series (possible first act: Billy Price, estimated booking fee around $2,500 plus sound equipment) and a series of monthly flea markets. Council asked staff to draft a motion and fee schedule for the next meeting and to consider registration for vendors rather than a free‑for‑all approach. Council encouraged staff to pursue sponsorships or donations to offset performer costs.

Ending: Council asked staff to complete Civic Center staffing interviews, prepare a proposed operations policy and a fee resolution for facility rentals and events, and to return with cost estimates for keypad and Wi‑Fi options and a proposed schedule for concerts and flea markets.