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Entrepreneur seeks five-year lease to convert shuffleboard building into cafe and teen space
Summary
A local business owner proposed converting the shuffleboard building into a cafe with teen space and asked for a five-year lease; discussion covered septic/drain-field upgrades, parking, zoning and whether an RFP should be required.
A local entrepreneur (speaker 18) presented plans to repurpose the shuffleboard building as a mixed-use cafe and youth area, asking the commission for a five-year lease so she would have stability to invest in renovations. She said she would cover interior work and offered community benefits such as a kids’ area and donated materials, but told commissioners the drain field needs replacement and that septic work had been inspected.
Commissioners and staff discussed land-use and zoning issues, procurement or RFP requirements for leasing or concession arrangements, potential tax implications if the site becomes commercial, and code/ADA upgrades. Staff recommended evaluating the building’s condition, obtaining cost estimates for required upgrades, and discussing whether the city should issue an RFP or consider a waiver if a unique local partnership is appropriate. The entrepreneur indicated willingness to meet with staff to finalize scope and next steps.
