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Parks department outlines summer programs, senior services and reopens Lions Café procurement
Summary
Director Gruener and staff reviewed summer programming numbers, senior‑service usage and details of the Lions Café procurement; staff said initial RFPs were unqualified and the city will reissue the solicitation with outreach to local businesses.
Parks and Community Services staff gave a wide‑ranging monthly update on programs, senior services and a planned restart of the procurement process for a new vendor at Lions Park.
Director Michael Gruener highlighted staff recognition and programs. He announced that Emily Pulaski received the city’s October leadership award for coordinating athletic field reservations and leading the field ambassadors program. Gruener said the department will reopen the Lions Café RFP after an initial solicitation produced “three, pretty much unqualified vendors.” He said staff is conducting targeted outreach to about…
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