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Friends of San Damiano present activation plan, recommend studying Frank Alice House rehabilitation
Summary
Friends of San Damiano presented a 2025 report and a 2026 activation plan to the Monona Council, proposing concerts, monthly family events, waterfront activation and potential rehabilitation of the Frank Alice House; staff and the Friends outlined infrastructure, accessibility and funding hurdles and recommended negotiating a long-term lease and pursuing historic tax-credit options.
Friends of San Damiano leaders told the Monona Common Council they are shifting from a volunteer organization to a staffed nonprofit and laid out a 2026 activation plan that emphasizes daily public use and revenue-generating events.
Cara Erickson, executive director of the Friends of San Damiano, presented 2025 attendance and finance metrics and a phase‑1 conceptual plan. Erickson said the organization hosted events that served more than 1,200 participants and reported combined revenues and sponsorships from individuals and events; expenses for 2025 left…
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