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Lewiston council backs short-term, split-operations approach as Airport Park lease appraisal jumps
Summary
City staff said an Airport Authority appraisal raised Airport Park's suggested annual lease from about $12,213 to $84,800. Parks Director Justin Glenn recommended a one-year, zone-based lease while staff pursues partners; councilors expressed support and asked staff to negotiate terms and return with a resolution.
The Lewiston City Council on Nov. 3 discussed a proposed lease increase for Airport Park after the Airport Authority provided an appraisal that raised a suggested annual lease figure from the city's renewal-rate amount (about $12,213.53) toward an appraised value of $84,800. Justin Glenn, Lewiston's facilities, parks and recreation director, recommended a short-term, split-operations approach that would divide the park into functional zones, pursue a one-year —bridge— lease to allow negotiations with the airport authority and seek private or public partners to offset costs.
The recommendation matters because Airport Park is a heavily used city facility with four softball fields and multiple active amenities. Glenn told the council the park generated roughly 217 rentals and about $16,000 in non-appropriated revenue in the last year…
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