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Council discusses stall-lease model for racetrack; staff to draft a hangar‑style lease
Summary
Council reviewed a request from stable operators to install portable stalls at the city equestrian facility after a nearby track closure and asked staff to draft a real‑estate style lease modeled on airport hangar leases; no formal action taken.
Beaver City council members discussed a request from local trainers to bring portable stalls to the city's horse track facility after news that a nearby Washington County facility is closing.
What was proposed: staff said the trainers would like to install modular stalls (12‑foot sections, roughly 40 by 100 feet overall) similar to stalls used at Canyon Breeze Training Center. The trainers currently lease stalls (staff said roughly 43 horses are stabled there now) and indicated they may bring more if space and a lease arrangement are available.
Council reaction and next steps: council members and staff generally supported allowing a ground lease or similar real‑estate style arrangement modeled on the airport’s hangar lease, subject to proof of insurance (city suggested $1 million liability) and legal review by city attorney. Staff (Paige and Justin, as referenced) will work with legal counsel to draft a lease form, set a square‑foot rental rate and a minimum per‑stall fee (staff discussed $10 per stall as a floor similar to other facilities) and clarify responsibilities for manure removal and water service. Council asked staff to coordinate logistics needed for additional horses (for example, water‑truck availability) and to review any existing agreements the city has with the Thoroughbred Association.
No formal motions were made; staff said they will draft a proposed lease and return to council for final approval once legal and operational details are worked out.
