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Michigan City parks board approves vendor permits, concession lease and golf budget transfer; tables fountain demolition bid
Summary
The Michigan City Parks and Recreation Board approved vendor memoranda with two beach sports operators, granted a concession lease to Zorn Brew Works, approved a summer comedy event, and adopted Resolution No. 1088 to transfer $36,552.40 for golf wages; the board opened a single bid for the Millennium Plaza Fountain demolition and tabled it for further review.
The Michigan City Parks and Recreation Board on April 1 approved several vendor agreements and event contracts and moved a small budget transfer intended to restore golf staffing money.
Board members voted to remove and then approve a 2026 memorandum of understanding with beach vendor Ryan Wellman to operate E‑foil lessons under a flat fee arrangement for the season. The board discussed whether to pay vendors a percentage of receipts or a flat fee; staff said Wellman reported about six lessons last year and recommended a flat fee to avoid ongoing auditing burdens.
The board also approved a 2026 memorandum with Windy City Kite Sports, which staff reported operates when wind conditions permit and performed…
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