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Liberty Lake council awards Trailhead restaurant lease to Chevalita's after contentious debate
Summary
The City Council voted 5-2 to award the Trailhead Golf Course restaurant lease to Chevalita's (also presented as Chavalita's/Chevalides in proposals), after public comment and a council debate that emphasized financial returns and preparedness of proposers.
The Liberty Lake City Council voted 5-2 Wednesday to award the lease for the Trailhead Golf Course restaurant space to Chevalita's, after public commenters and council members debated competing proposals from Chevalita's and Saranac Public House.
Residents who spoke during the meeting urged the council to consider financial and professional preparedness when choosing a tenant. Diane Baxter, a Spokane Valley resident, told council members, “Saranac is asking for $530,000 from the city for tenant improvements, and they don't intend to repay that. Chavalita's is asking for basically a loan of $200,000 which they intend to repay.” Emily St. Pierre, a Liberty Lake resident,…
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