Dragon Buffet owner tells Medina City Council his lease remains in effect
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Summary
Solong Wang, owner of Dragon Buffet, told the council there has been a public misunderstanding about his lease and said he has three years left plus a five-year renewal option; the chair confirmed the lease appears valid and noted a buyer would take title subject to lease terms.
Solong Wang, owner of Dragon Buffet, addressed Medina City Council during public comment to correct what he called a "huge misunderstanding" about his restaurant's lease and future in town. "My name is Solong Wang, and I'm the owner of the Dragon Buffet," he said, and added: "We'll be here for another 3 years and plus another 5."
Wang told the council some residents believed a buyer, referred to as Myers in his remarks, was taking over his location and that the situation was not well-publicized. He asked residents to approach him directly with questions and said the confusion stemmed from how the landlord, a middleman and Myers handled the transaction.
The presiding officer confirmed the lease was clarified for council, saying that a purchaser could buy the land "but they take it subject to the terms of the lease," and noted the owner appears to have remaining time under the lease, including renewal options. The chair summarized that, based on the lease presented to city staff, the tenant could not be displaced while a valid lease remains in effect.
Why it matters: The clarification affects downtown commercial stability and local perceptions about tenant security. If ownership of the land changes hands, existing lease terms generally bind a new owner unless parties negotiate a buyout.
Next steps: The council accepted the clarification on the record; Mr. Wang said he would be available to answer further questions in person.
