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Council approves termination and settlement of 1995 AYSO soccer‑field lease
Summary
By resolution the council approved termination of the 1995 lease with American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) via a mutual release and settlement; discussion focused on unpaid fees, mowing responsibility, and the settlement’s exclusive‑use period through June 30, 2028.
Council approved Resolution 26‑06 authorizing termination of the 1995 lease with the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) pursuant to a mutual release and settlement agreement. Council discussion documented a history of perceived nonpayment and disputes over maintenance and mowing responsibilities, and a settlement that, by transcript reference, grants AYSO exclusive use through June 30, 2028 as part of the release.
Members noted the city had not invoiced AYSO in prior years for mowing and questioned whether the city had been performing maintenance without reimbursement. Councilors discussed options for other local organizations to use the fields in the future but were also advised that, per the settlement and existing lease language, a two‑year notice is required and the settlement was negotiated to avoid further litigation.
The motion to approve the termination and settlement passed by roll call. Council asked staff to provide the lease and settlement documents to clarify terms such as fee history, mowing responsibility and the exact exclusive‑use dates stated in the settlement.
