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Calistoga council approves discounted fee for Flynn Creek Circus at Great Lawn
Summary
The Calistoga City Council on July 30 approved a staff‑negotiated discount to allow Flynn Creek Circus to return to the city’s Great Lawn in September, awarding a flat fee of $4,600 plus 5% of ticket sales and reduced deposits after council members weighed precedent and community benefit.
The Calistoga City Council voted to approve a discounted rental agreement for Flynn Creek Circus to use the city’s Great Lawn in September, a move the council framed as a one‑time accommodation to help a small, community‑oriented troupe restart performances here.
Parks & Recreation Director Richard Melek told the council staff had estimated the regular fee for eight days at $10,450 under the city’s recently adopted rates but that Flynn Creek Circus proposed a $4,600 flat fee, a $50 application fee, an…
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