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Council approves six-month renewal for Montana Moose lease, rejects proration request
Summary
The council approved a six-month renewal of the Montana Moose lease with payment due at the time of renewal and reaffirmed existing removal and cleanup obligations; councilors declined to add a proration clause for early departure.
Council members discussed a renewal request from Montana Moose and debated whether the city should allow a prorated payment if the lessee moves out early. One council member summarized the request and proposed a six-month renewal with payment due at signing.
During discussion a council member said, "I think the 6 months would be the right thing," arguing to keep the status quo and avoid additional contract changes. Another member opposed adding proration language, saying, "If she chooses to leave earlier, that's her choice," and the membership confirmed that removal and cleanup obligations in the existing contract remain in force. The council moved and seconded a motion to renew the lease for six months with payment up front; the motion carried on a recorded voice vote.
