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Council leans toward exclusive negotiations with Junior League for Gate House, asks staff for cost and lease options
Summary
In a study session, Menlo Park council signaled support for negotiating exclusively with the Junior League to continue occupying the Gate House (55 Ravens Avenue) but asked staff for detailed cost estimates for roof replacement and electrification and for lease options that clarify capital‑improvement responsibilities and reporting requirements.
The Menlo Park City Council spent its Feb. 24 study session discussing lease options for the Gate House (55 Ravens Avenue) and broadly signaled support for negotiating exclusively with the current tenant, the Junior League, while asking staff to return with cost estimates and alternative lease structures.
Staff outlined three basic options: negotiate exclusively with the Junior League, issue an RFP to invite other community organizations to propose uses, or consider alternative rent structures that share capital‑improvement responsibilities. Staff noted the…
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