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Local sailing school wins council support to use American Legion bathhouse; formal agreement to be drafted
Summary
Council gave concept approval for a sailing school to renovate and use the former American Legion bathhouse for instruction and boat storage, with the school to pay renovation costs and the city to draft a use/management agreement for next month.
Council members gave concept approval for a local sailing school to renovate the former American Legion bathhouse for classroom use, boat storage and restrooms and asked staff to draft a formal use agreement.
Jeff Schlossman and instructors Rick Larson and Steve Erickson told the council the facility footprint is well-suited for the program, that the school will cover renovation costs and fundraising is underway (the group reported $175,000 raised so far), and that they seek an initial five-year use agreement with options to renew (up to a 20-year pattern of successive renewals was discussed). The presenters emphasized safety and instruction for young participants; Erickson noted credentials as an American Sailing Association instructor.
Council members asked for the legal agreement to be drafted rather than approving final terms tonight; one council member suggested a management or use agreement rather than a lease to avoid tax issues. The council approved the concept by voice vote and directed staff to return a draft agreement at the next meeting.
