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Council approves three-year ice-rink agreement; parklet concept returns for study
Summary
Council approved a three-year agreement with CARD to operate a downtown ice rink. Separately, council discussed parklets and temporary outdoor dining options; members asked staff to evaluate legal (ABC) rules, parking impacts and options and to return with a report for internal affairs consideration.
The City Council approved a three-year renewal with the Chico Area Recreation & Park District (CARD) to operate the seasonal downtown ice rink, with a 6–1 vote on the consent item. CARD representatives and downtown business advocates told the council the rink drew visitors and supported local businesses; other speakers urged caution about using general-fund dollars for a seasonal attraction and asked that the public plaza remain accessible to other uses and restroom access stay open.
What passed Council approved the contract…
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