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City and administration outline two‑year lease option with Major League Baseball; council seeks details on public‑safety costs
Summary
Mayor Slaughter described a proposed lease giving a two‑year option with Major League Baseball and said the chamber agreed to help offset public‑safety costs; council asked about temporary lighting and installation help and expected updates by Thursday.
Mayor Slaughter briefed the Committee of the Whole on a proposed lease agreement between the city and Major League Baseball. He said the draft allows a two‑year option to provide stability and time to renegotiate if needed, and noted the chamber has agreed to assist with offsetting public‑safety costs tied to events.
Council members had no substantive objections at the committee meeting but sought updates on event‑related logistics. Councilman Bitter asked about temporary lighting for the first three games and who would shoulder the cost; administration said it is working with partners including Little League and is exploring bringing additional manpower from Moscow to expedite installation and will provide updates by Thursday.
The committee did not vote on the lease at the May 12 meeting; members said they appreciated administration and partner work to clarify public‑safety cost sharing before final action.
