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Pioneer Days group and council negotiate fence, schedule language in Lancaster house lease
Summary
The Pioneer Days board said a six‑foot steel fence mandated in an earlier amendment was not budgeted; council agreed to revise the lease to require only two sides of replacement fence and to defer final ornamental fencing until substantial completion, with staff to obtain cost quotes.
City staff presented a proposed lease with Pioneer Days (the nonprofit) to restore the Lancaster house on city property and summarized outstanding language the board wants changed. Billy (representing Pioneer Days) told council the board did not budget for a six‑foot steel fence and objected to putting a finished ornamental fence in place while construction is ongoing.
“We didn't budget for it,” Billy said of the six‑foot fence requirement, arguing the fence had not been part of initial fundraising plans. He and other board members proposed limiting the required rod‑iron replacement to the two sides that abut the new gym and deferring ornamental finishes until after substantial completion so contractors would not obstruct work.
City staff acknowledged the council previously approved an amendment that included fence replacement but agreed to work with Cornerstone/CCA and Pioneer Days to change the lease language. Staff will request a written commitment from CCA about the two‑side scope, obtain a vendor quote for the two sections, and revise the contract so final ornamental fencing occurs after major construction is complete.
Council emphasized the priority is restoring the house exterior and interior promptly while working in good faith with CCA on fence timing and cost allocation. The city manager said he would circulate an amended lease for final approval at a future meeting.
