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Thayne council agrees to phased rent increases for community‑center tenants
Summary
Council reached consensus to sign three‑year leases with the Lincoln County Child Development Association and Lincoln Self Reliance, holding first‑year rates steady and raising both to $0.61/sq ft in years 2–3, with a future increase to $0.75/sq ft upon contract expiry.
Councilmember Pelletier reviewed recent community center events and led a detailed discussion about lease renewals for community center tenants. The trunk‑or‑treat and indoor Halloween programs were reviewed (large turnout; suggestions noted to improve candy distribution). Pelletier then addressed lease terms for tenants including the Lincoln County Child Development Association (LUCDA) and Lincoln Self Reliance (LSR).
After extensive discussion about fairness, facility costs and budget impacts, the council reached consensus to sign three‑year leases with LUCDA and LSR. For the first year the council will keep rates at the tenants’ current levels; in years two and three the council will raise both tenants’ rates to $0.61 per square foot to match the library and DMV rate. The council included a notice in the leases that when these contracts expire the rates will increase to $0.75 per square foot to standardize rates across all tenants and provide time for organizations to plan for future increases.
The approach was described as a compromise to balance fairness to non‑profit tenants and the town’s long‑term facility cost recovery. The council did not record a formal roll‑call vote on the lease consensus in the minutes; the terms were agreed for staff to draft lease documents reflecting the phased increases.
