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Nevada City hears six proposals for Miners Foundry food and beverage operations, asks staff to refine RFP
Summary
Council heard six respondents to an RFI for food, bar and cafe services at the Miners Foundry and gave staff broad direction emphasizing local ownership, continuous daytime use and clear business plans; staff will return with a refined RFP or committee recommendation.
Nevada City Council heard presentations from six respondents to a request for information on potential food, kitchen and bar operations at the Miners Foundry and directed staff to refine procurement criteria that prioritize local operators and sustainable revenue models.
The city’s Lon Peterson opened the item by framing the council’s March 2025 acquisition of the Foundry and community outreach that produced three consistent priorities: modernize infrastructure (HVAC, accessibility), diversify revenue through tiered rentals and continue performing‑arts programming. “Following that acquisition in March 2025, the council conducted a…
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